SR1112 over Blounts Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeaufort County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI E. of JCT SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000130009
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 600 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1112 over Blounts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1112 over Blounts Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1112 over Blounts Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1112 over Blounts 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1112 over Blounts Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1112 over Blounts Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1112 over Blounts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.