SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek
GoodAvery County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1157 · Structure no. 000000000110145
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 years old, older 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR1185 over Whiteoak 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 SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1185 over Whiteoak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.