SR1172 over Tuckasegee River
FairJackson County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990078
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1172 over Tuckasegee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1172 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1172 over Tuckasegee River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1172 over Tuckasegee River 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 SR1172 over Tuckasegee River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1172 over Tuckasegee River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1172 over Tuckasegee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.