US Bridges

SR1205 over Gash Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1209 · Structure no. 000000000890086

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1205 over Gash Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1205 over Gash Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1205
CrossesGash Creek
Location.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1209
RouteState Highway 1205
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.306, -82.58544
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1205 over Gash Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1205 over Gash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1205 over Gash Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1205 over Gash Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1205 over Gash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.