US Bridges

SR1179 over Cane River

PoorPosted for load

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.E.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000001990180

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1179 over Cane River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1179 over Cane River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1179
CrossesCane River
Location0.01 MI.E.JCT.NC197
RouteState Highway 1179
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.869, -82.31138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1996)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1179 over Cane River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1179 over Cane River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1179 over Cane River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1179 over Cane River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1179 over Cane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.