SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek
PoorCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1171 · Structure no. 000000000350047
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns SR1170 over Ut to Henry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.