SR1161 over Glades Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR1263 · Structure no. 000000001110105
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1161 over Glades Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying SR1161 over Glades Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1161 over Glades Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1161 over Glades Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1161 over Glades Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1161 over Glades Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR1161 over Glades Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.