SR1159 over Cathey Creek
PoorPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1199 · Structure no. 000000001750226
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1159 over Cathey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1159 over Cathey Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1159 over Cathey Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is SR1159 over Cathey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1159 over Cathey Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1159 over Cathey Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1159 over Cathey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.