SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1121 · Structure no. 000000001890172
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1122 over Ut to Watauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.