US Bridges

SR1116 over Jacob Fork River

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1119 · Structure no. 000000000350058

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 over Jacob Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1116 over Jacob Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1116
CrossesJacob Fork River
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1119
RouteState Highway 1116
Coordinates35.62683, -81.41238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1116 over Jacob Fork River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1116 over Jacob Fork River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1116 over Jacob Fork River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 over Jacob Fork River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 over Jacob Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.