SR1211 over Cane Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1203 · Structure no. 000000001210044
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1211 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1211 over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1211 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1211 over Cane 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 SR1211 over Cane Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1211 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1211 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.