US Bridges

SR1176 over Calico Creek

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1180 · Structure no. 000000000310034

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1176 over Calico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1176 over Calico Creek in Carteret 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1176
CrossesCalico Creek
Location0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1180
RouteState Highway 1176
Coordinates34.72792, -76.72913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1176 over Calico Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1176 over Calico 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1176 over Calico Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1176 over Calico Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1176 over Calico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.