SR1174 over West Clarks Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1128 · Structure no. 000000001230229
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1174 over West Clarks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1174 over West Clarks Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1174 over West Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is SR1174 over West Clarks 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1174 over West Clarks Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1174 over West Clarks Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1174 over West Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.