US Bridges

SR1168 over Vineyard Creek

Good

Clay County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1342 · Structure no. 000000000430099

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1168 over Vineyard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1168 over Vineyard Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1168
CrossesVineyard Creek
Location2.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1342
RouteState Highway 1168
Coordinates35.04233, -83.66217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1168 over Vineyard Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1168 over Vineyard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1168 over Vineyard Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1168 over Vineyard Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1168 over Vineyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.