US Bridges

SR1122 over Bates Branch

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001130312

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1122 over Bates Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR1122 over Bates Branch in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1122
CrossesBates Branch
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1115
RouteState Highway 1122
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09868, -83.38737
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1122 over Bates Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1122 over Bates Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1122 over Bates Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1122 over Bates Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1122 over Bates Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.