US Bridges

SR1119 over Cowetta Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1118 · Structure no. 000000001130053

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1119 over Cowetta Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1119 over Cowetta Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1119
CrossesCowetta Creek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1118
RouteState Highway 1119
Coordinates35.08303, -83.38848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1119 over Cowetta Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1119 over Cowetta 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1119 over Cowetta Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1119 over Cowetta Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1119 over Cowetta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.