US Bridges

SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .03 MI.N.JCT.SR1109 · Structure no. 000000001750080

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1195
CrossesMorgan Mill Creek
Location.03 MI.N.JCT.SR1109
RouteState Highway 1195
Coordinates35.16429, -82.80383
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1195 over Morgan Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1195 over Morgan Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.