US Bridges

SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990044

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1133
CrossesWest Fork Tuckasegee Rvr
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.NC107
RouteState Highway 1133
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26404, -83.12534
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1995)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1133 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.