US Bridges

SR1114 over Fall Branch

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1119 · Structure no. 000000000110141

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1114 over Fall Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1114 over Fall Branch in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1114
CrossesFall Branch
Location2.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1119
RouteState Highway 1114
Coordinates36.03179, -81.98691
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1114 over Fall Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1114 over Fall Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1114 over Fall Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1114 over Fall Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1114 over Fall Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.