FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1211

Carrying SR1211 over CANE CREEK

.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1203, Mitchell, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1211

The SR1211 bridge in Mitchell, North Carolina carries SR1211 over CANE CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.7 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR1211 compares

▼ 31.5
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of North Carolina bridges
127
Bridges in Mitchell · 32 in Poor condition
SR1211 12.7 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.5
Serviceability /30
15.9
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.7 m (101 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001210044

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

SR1211 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR1211 against other structures in Mitchell and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR1211?

SR1211 in Mitchell, North Carolina has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1211 inspected?

SR1211's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1211 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1211?

SR1211 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1211?

SR1211 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1211 and does age affect safety?

SR1211 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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