SR1178 over Lower Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000270005
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1178 over Lower Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1178 over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1178 over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1178 over Lower 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does SR1178 over Lower Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1178 over Lower Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR1178 over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.