US Bridges

SR1121 over Price Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · .25 MI.S.JCT.SR1120 · Structure no. 000000001990162

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1121 over Price Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1121 over Price Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1121
CrossesPrice Creek
Location.25 MI.S.JCT.SR1120
RouteState Highway 1121
Coordinates35.86536, -82.38394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic520 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 SR1121 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1121 over Price 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1121 over Price Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1121 over Price Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1121 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.