US Bridges

SR1198 over Bowlens Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1109 · Structure no. 000000001990185

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1198 over Bowlens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1198 over Bowlens Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1198
CrossesBowlens Creek
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.SR1109
RouteState Highway 1198
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89067, -82.28229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1996)
Projected traffic40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1198 over Bowlens Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1198 over Bowlens 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1198 over Bowlens Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1198 over Bowlens Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1198 over Bowlens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.