US Bridges

SR1119 over Snowbird Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · .35 MI.S.JCT.SR1115 · Structure no. 000000000750130

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1119 over Snowbird Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1119 over Snowbird Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1119
CrossesSnowbird Creek
Location.35 MI.S.JCT.SR1115
RouteState Highway 1119
Coordinates35.30391, -83.87323
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1119 over Snowbird Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1119 over Snowbird 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1119 over Snowbird Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1119 over Snowbird Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1119 over Snowbird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.