SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway
GoodJackson County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.W.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990193
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway?
The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1157 over Thorpe Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.