SR1170 over Canal
GoodChowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI E JCT SR1159 · Structure no. 000000000410035
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1170 over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1170 over Canal in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1170 over Canal built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1170 over Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1170 over Canal carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1170 over Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1170 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.