SR1126 over Price Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1136 · Structure no. 000000001990007
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1126 over Price Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1126 over Price Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1126 over Price Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1126 over Price 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1126 over Price Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1126 over Price Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1126 over Price Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.