US Bridges

SR1167 over South Toe River

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990079

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1167 over South Toe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1167 over South Toe River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1167
CrossesSouth Toe River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.NC80
RouteState Highway 1167
Coordinates35.83326, -82.18329
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2016)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1167 over South Toe River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1167 over South Toe River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1167 over South Toe River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1167 over South Toe River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1167 over South Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.