SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.SR1167 · Structure no. 000000001990200
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1168 over Little Whiteoak 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1168 over Little Whiteoak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.