US Bridges

SR1161 over Eastman Creek

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1162 · Structure no. 000000000310081

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1161 over Eastman Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1161 over Eastman Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1161
CrossesEastman Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1162
RouteState Highway 1161
Coordinates34.80642, -76.67377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1161 over Eastman Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1161 over Eastman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1161 over Eastman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1161 over Eastman Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1161 over Eastman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.