US Bridges

SR1219 over Cane Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1211 · Structure no. 000000001210135

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1219 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1219 over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1219
CrossesCane Creek
Location.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1211
RouteState Highway 1219
CountyMitchell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01232, -82.13849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1219 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1219 over Cane 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 SR1219 over Cane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1219 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1219 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.