US Bridges

SR1176 over Plott Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1173 · Structure no. 000000000870103

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1176 over Plott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1176 over Plott Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1176
CrossesPlott Creek
Location100 FT.N.JCT.SR1173
RouteState Highway 1176
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48008, -83.00929
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1176 over Plott Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1176 over Plott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1176 over Plott Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1176 over Plott Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns SR1176 over Plott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.