US Bridges

SR1172 over Icw & NC179

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC904 · Structure no. 000000000190198

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,563 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1172 over Icw & NC179 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1172 over Icw & NC179 in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 2,563 ft (781.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1172
CrossesIcw & NC179
Location1.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC904
RouteState Highway 1172
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.88336, -78.51259
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,563 ft (781.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1172 over Icw & NC179 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1172 over Icw & NC179 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1172 over Icw & NC179 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1172 over Icw & NC179?

The structure is 2,563 ft (781.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1172 over Icw & NC179?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.