US Bridges

SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1159 · Structure no. 000000001970138

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1160
CrossesCain Mill Branch
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1159
RouteState Highway 1160
Coordinates36.05531, -80.6799
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1160 over Cain Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.