US Bridges

SR1117 over Long Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · 75 W.JCT.SR1156 · Structure no. 000000000750081

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1117 over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1117 over Long Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1117
CrossesLong Creek
Location75 W.JCT.SR1156
RouteState Highway 1117
Coordinates35.32544, -83.81122
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR1117 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1117 over Long 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1117 over Long Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1117 over Long Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns SR1117 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.