SR1137 over Gouges Creek
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001210176
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1137 over Gouges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1137 over Gouges Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1137 over Gouges Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1137 over Gouges Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1137 over Gouges Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1137 over Gouges Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1137 over Gouges Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.