US Bridges

SR1182 over Connelly Creek

Good

Swain County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1177 · Structure no. 000000001730151

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1182 over Connelly Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1182 over Connelly Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1182
CrossesConnelly Creek
Location50 FT.W.JCT.SR1177
RouteState Highway 1182
Coordinates35.42024, -83.37047
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1182 over Connelly Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1182 over Connelly Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1182 over Connelly Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is SR1182 over Connelly Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1182 over Connelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.