US Bridges

SR1196 over Walnut Creek

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Madison County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1394 · Structure no. 000000001150516

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1196 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1196 over Walnut Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1196
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1394
RouteState Highway 1196
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81268, -82.68732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1196 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1196 over Walnut 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1196 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is SR1196 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1196 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.