SR1137 over Birchfield Creek
GoodAvery County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000000110096
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1137 over Birchfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1137 over Birchfield Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1137 over Birchfield Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1137 over Birchfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1137 over Birchfield Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1137 over Birchfield Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1137 over Birchfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.