US Bridges

SR1116 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

McDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001110086

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1116 over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1116
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1119
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62914, -82.18732
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1116 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR1116 over Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1116 over Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.