SR1197 over Bear Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1195 · Structure no. 000000001210115
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1197 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1197 over Bear Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 73 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1197 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SR1197 over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1197 over Bear Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1197 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1197 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.