SR1197 over Bear Creek
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · .14 MI.N.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210042
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1197 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1197 over Bear Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1197 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1197 over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1197 over Bear Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1197 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1197 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.