SR1116 over Rock House Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210238
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1116 over Rock House Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1116 over Rock House Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1116 over Rock House Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1116 over Rock House 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 SR1116 over Rock House Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1116 over Rock House Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1116 over Rock House Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.