SR1159 over Middle Creek
PoorYancey County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1160 · Structure no. 000000001990173
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1159 over Middle Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1159 over Middle Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1159 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1159 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1159 over Middle Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1159 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1159 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.