US Bridges

SR1184 over Richland Creek RR

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. BUS23 · Structure no. 000000000870055

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
534 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1184 over Richland Creek RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1184 over Richland Creek RR in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1184
CrossesRichland Creek RR
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. BUS23
RouteState Highway 1184
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5086, -82.9715
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length534 ft (162.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1184 over Richland Creek RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1184 over Richland Creek RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1184 over Richland Creek RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1184 over Richland Creek RR?

The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1184 over Richland Creek RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.