US Bridges

SR1136 over Craborchard Creek

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000001890100

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1136 over Craborchard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1136 over Craborchard Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1136
CrossesCraborchard Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.NC194
RouteState Highway 1136
Coordinates36.20013, -81.78274
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2015)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1136 over Craborchard Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1136 over Craborchard 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1136 over Craborchard Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1136 over Craborchard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR1136 over Craborchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.