SR1162 over North Toe River
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · 100 Ft.N JCT.SR1270 · Structure no. 000000001210097
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1162 over North Toe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1162 over North Toe River in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1162 over North Toe River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1162 over North Toe River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1162 over North Toe River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1162 over North Toe River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1162 over North Toe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.