SR1160 over Richland Creek
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1243 · Structure no. 000000000870058
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1160 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1160 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1160 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1160 over Richland 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1160 over Richland Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1160 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1160 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.