US Bridges

SR1175 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.03 MI.S.JCT.SR1162 · Structure no. 000000001930702

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1175 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1175 over Elk Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1175
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.03 MI.S.JCT.SR1162
RouteState Highway 1175
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10627, -81.43812
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1175 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR1175 over Elk Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1175 over Elk Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1175 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1175 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.