US Bridges

SR1152 over Thompson River

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1151 · Structure no. 000000001750090

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1152 over Thompson River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1152 over Thompson River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1152
CrossesThompson River
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1151
RouteState Highway 1152
Coordinates35.07978, -83.00869
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1152 over Thompson River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1152 over Thompson River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1152 over Thompson River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1152 over Thompson River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns SR1152 over Thompson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.