SR1187 over Clarks Creek
GoodMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC731 · Structure no. 000000001230237
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1187 over Clarks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1187 over Clarks Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1187 over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1187 over Clarks 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does SR1187 over Clarks Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1187 over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1187 over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.