US Bridges

SR1191 over Paw Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1197 · Structure no. 000000001190158

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1191 over Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1191 over Paw Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1191
CrossesPaw Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1197
RouteState Highway 1191
Coordinates35.23229, -80.98246
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic12,200 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1191 over Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1191 over Paw 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1191 over Paw Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1191 over Paw Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1191 over Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.