SR1157 over Shuford Creek
PoorYancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1156 · Structure no. 000000001990268
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1157 over Shuford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1157 over Shuford Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1157 over Shuford Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1157 over Shuford 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 SR1157 over Shuford Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1157 over Shuford Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1157 over Shuford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.