US Bridges

SR1167 over Little Horse Creek

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1199 · Structure no. 000000000110100

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1167 over Little Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1167 over Little Horse 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1167
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1199
RouteState Highway 1167
Coordinates36.11607, -81.98843
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1167 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1167 over Little Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1167 over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1167 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1167 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.