US Bridges

SR1124 over Indian Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 2 MI.S.JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001990112

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1124 over Indian Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1124
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI.S.JCT.SR1126
RouteState Highway 1124
Coordinates35.85514, -82.4108
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over Indian Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1124 over Indian Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1124 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.