US Bridges

SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US25 US70 · Structure no. 000000001150037

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1198
CrossesHayes Run Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US25 US70
RouteState Highway 1198
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.801, -82.65803
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1198 over Hayes Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1198 over Hayes Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.