US Bridges

SR1189 over Cane Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210177

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1189 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1189 over Cane 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1189
CrossesCane Creek
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.NC226
RouteState Highway 1189
Coordinates36.01538, -82.16799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
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 SR1189 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1189 over Cane 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1189 over Cane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is SR1189 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1189 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.