SR1185 over Yadkin River
PoorWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Jct US421B · Structure no. 000000001930730
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 694 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1185 over Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1185 over Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1185 over Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1185 over Yadkin River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1185 over Yadkin River carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1185 over Yadkin River?
The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1185 over Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.