US Bridges

SR1165 over Clark Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1165 · Structure no. 000000000350082

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1165 over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1165 over Clark Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1165
CrossesClark Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1165
RouteState Highway 1165
Coordinates35.67679, -81.25947
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 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 SR1165 over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1165 over Clark 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1165 over Clark Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1165 over Clark Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1165 over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.