SR1171 over Snow Creek
PoorMitchell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1172 · Structure no. 000000001210037
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1171 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1171 over Snow Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1171 over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR1171 over Snow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1171 over Snow Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1171 over Snow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1171 over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.