US Bridges

SR1159 over Chicod Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI W. of JCT SR1172 · Structure no. 000000000130062

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1159 over Chicod Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1159 over Chicod Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1159
CrossesChicod Creek
Location0.2 MI W. of JCT SR1172
RouteState Highway 1159
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51089, -77.17756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2015)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1159 over Chicod Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1159 over Chicod Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1159 over Chicod Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1159 over Chicod Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1159 over Chicod Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.