US Bridges

SR1192 over US74

Fair

Swain County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000001730002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1192 over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1192 over US74 in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1192
CrossesUS74
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1191
RouteState Highway 1192
Coordinates35.43603, -83.38326
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR1192 over US74 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1192 over US74 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1192 over US74 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1192 over US74?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1192 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.