US Bridges

SR1193 over Toms Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1369 · Structure no. 000000001510452

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1193 over Toms Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1193 over Toms Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1193
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1369
RouteState Highway 1193
Coordinates35.6454, -79.98776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1193 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1193 over Toms 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1193 over Toms Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1193 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1193 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.