US Bridges

SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1172 · Structure no. 000000000450125

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1164
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1172
RouteState Highway 1164
Coordinates35.28333, -81.68185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 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 SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1164 over Sandy Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1164 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.