SR1138 over Squirrel Creek
PoorPosted for loadAvery County, North Carolina · 100 Ft.W. JCT.SR1193 · Structure no. 000000000110148
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1138 over Squirrel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1138 over Squirrel Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1138 over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1138 over Squirrel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1138 over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1138 over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1138 over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.