SR1178 over Maple Creek
FairPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1179 · Structure no. 000000001610271
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1178 over Maple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1178 over Maple Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1178 over Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1178 over Maple 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1178 over Maple Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1178 over Maple Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1178 over Maple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.