SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .25 MI.S.JCT.SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001990132
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1146 over Cane Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1146 over Cane Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.