US Bridges

SR1183 over Cane River

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000001990287

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1183 over Cane River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1183 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1183
CrossesCane River
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.NC197
RouteState Highway 1183
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85922, -82.30349
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1183 over Cane River built?

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

What condition is SR1183 over Cane River 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 SR1183 over Cane River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1183 over Cane River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1183 over Cane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.