US Bridges

SR1195 over Jarretts Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1128 · Structure no. 000000001610587

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1195 over Jarretts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1195 over Jarretts Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1195
CrossesJarretts Creek
Location0.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1128
RouteState Highway 1195
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25258, -81.94849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1195 over Jarretts Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1195 over Jarretts 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 SR1195 over Jarretts Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1195 over Jarretts Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1195 over Jarretts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.