US Bridges

SR1146 over Cane Branch

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001990133

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1146 over Cane Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1146 over Cane Branch in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1146
CrossesCane Branch
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US19E
RouteState Highway 1146
Coordinates35.90981, -82.23178
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic630 (2016)
Projected traffic1,260 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 SR1146 over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1146 over Cane Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1146 over Cane Branch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1146 over Cane Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1146 over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.