SR1196 over Sentell Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · 1 MI.S.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000000890195
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1196 over Sentell Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1196 over Sentell Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1196 over Sentell Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1196 over Sentell 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 SR1196 over Sentell Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1196 over Sentell Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1196 over Sentell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.