SR1123 over Nicholson Creek
GoodPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001750014
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1123 over Nicholson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1123 over Nicholson Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1123 over Nicholson Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR1123 over Nicholson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1123 over Nicholson Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1123 over Nicholson Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1123 over Nicholson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.