US Bridges

SR1174 over Lick Fork

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC109 · Structure no. 000000001230230

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1174 over Lick Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1174 over Lick Fork 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 5 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1174
CrossesLick Fork
Location1.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC109
RouteState Highway 1174
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27406, -79.99679
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2016)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1174 over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR1174 over Lick Fork 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 Lick Fork carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1174 over Lick Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1174 over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.