US Bridges

SR1114 over Watauga River

FairPosted for load

Watauga County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.SR1160 · Structure no. 000000001890161

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1114 over Watauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1114 over Watauga River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1114
CrossesWatauga River
Location150 FT.W.JCT.SR1160
RouteState Highway 1114
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20812, -81.76864
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2000)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1114 over Watauga River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1114 over Watauga River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1114 over Watauga River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1114 over Watauga River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1114 over Watauga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.