US Bridges

SR1167 over US74

Poor

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. N. Jct. SR1170 · Structure no. 000000000450021

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1167 over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1167 over US74 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1167
CrossesUS74
Location0.01 Mi. N. Jct. SR1170
RouteState Highway 1167
Coordinates35.30245, -81.70453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1167 over US74 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1167 over US74 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1167 over US74 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1167 over US74?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1167 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.