US Bridges

SR1160 over US23 74

PoorPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1158 · Structure no. 000000000870075

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1160 over US23 74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1160 over US23 74 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1160
CrossesUS23 74
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1158
RouteState Highway 1160
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45603, -83.04632
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1160 over US23 74 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR1160 over US23 74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1160 over US23 74 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1160 over US23 74?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1160 over US23 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.