US Bridges

SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.SR1124 · Structure no. 000000000390070

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1123
CrossesN. Fork Rapier Mill Cree
Location200 FT.S.JCT.SR1124
RouteState Highway 1123
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.00912, -84.16571
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1123 over N. Fork Rapier Mill Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.