US Bridges

SR1187 over Cane Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210023

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1187 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1187 over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1187
CrossesCane Creek
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.NC226
RouteState Highway 1187
CountyMitchell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01344, -82.18973
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1187 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1187 over Cane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1187 over Cane Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1187 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1187 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.