US Bridges

SR1155 over Jimmys Branch

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. of JCT.SR1154 · Structure no. 000000000190190

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Jimmys Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1155 over Jimmys Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1155
CrossesJimmys Branch
Location0.5 Mi. S. of JCT.SR1154
RouteState Highway 1155
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.91899, -78.41616
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1155 over Jimmys Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 over Jimmys Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Jimmys Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Jimmys Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1155 over Jimmys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.