SR1116 over Double Branch
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1115 · Structure no. 000000000230254
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1116 over Double Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1116 over Double Branch in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 63 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1116 over Double Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SR1116 over Double 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1116 over Double Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1116 over Double Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1116 over Double Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.