US Bridges

SR1196 over Shooting Creek

Good

Clay County, North Carolina · 15 FT.N.JCT.SR1167 · Structure no. 000000000430023

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1196 over Shooting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1196 over Shooting Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1196
CrossesShooting Creek
Location15 FT.N.JCT.SR1167
RouteState Highway 1196
Coordinates35.02466, -83.66702
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1196 over Shooting Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1196 over Shooting 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1196 over Shooting Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1196 over Shooting Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR1196 over Shooting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.