SR1122 over Cove Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000001490014
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1122 over Cove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1122 over Cove Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1122 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1122 over Cove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1122 over Cove Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1122 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1122 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.