SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000000890091
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek in Henderson 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1194 over S.Fork Big Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.