US Bridges

SR1155 over Hominy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000000210241

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Hominy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR1155 over Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1155
CrossesHominy Creek
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1126
RouteState Highway 1155
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53553, -82.69408
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1155 over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 over Hominy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Hominy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1155 over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.