US Bridges

SR1124 over Indian Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .35 MI.S.JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001990010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1124 over Indian Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1124
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.35 MI.S.JCT.SR1126
RouteState Highway 1124
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87552, -82.40772
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2016)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 SR1124 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over Indian 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 SR1124 over Indian Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1124 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.