US Bridges

SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned)

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1164 · Structure no. 000000000450126

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned) 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 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1172
CrossesR. R. (abandoned)
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1164
RouteState Highway 1172
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29478, -81.69443
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned) carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1172 over R. R. (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.