US Bridges

SR1188 over Gobble Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1189 · Structure no. 000000000570401

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1188 over Gobble Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1188 over Gobble Creek in Davidson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1188
CrossesGobble Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1189
RouteState Highway 1188
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83717, -80.37116
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic540 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1188 over Gobble Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1188 over Gobble Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1188 over Gobble Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1188 over Gobble Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1188 over Gobble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.