US Bridges

SR1116 over Clinchfield RR

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.W.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001610148

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 over Clinchfield RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1116 over Clinchfield RR in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1116
CrossesClinchfield RR
Location1.5 MI.W.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1116
Coordinates35.20996, -81.85975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1116 over Clinchfield RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1116 over Clinchfield RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1116 over Clinchfield RR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 over Clinchfield RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 over Clinchfield RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.