SR1172 over Mountain Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .45 MI.E.JCT.SR1172 · Structure no. 000000001610059
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1172 over Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1172 over Mountain Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1172 over Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1172 over Mountain 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1172 over Mountain Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1172 over Mountain Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1172 over Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.