SR1160 over Brushy Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · .45 MI.N.JCT.SR1162 · Structure no. 000000001210124
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1160 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1160 over Brushy Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1160 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1160 over Brushy 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1160 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1160 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1160 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.