SR1161 over Catawba River
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1246 · Structure no. 000000001110095
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1161 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1161 over Catawba River in McDowell 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 SR1161 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1161 over Catawba River 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does SR1161 over Catawba River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1161 over Catawba River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1161 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.