SR1157 over Richland Creek
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.US23 74 · Structure no. 000000000870135
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1157 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1157 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1157 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1157 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 SR1157 over Richland Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1157 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1157 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.