US Bridges

SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1330 · Structure no. 000000000450136

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1168
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1330
RouteState Highway 1168
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30969, -81.68916
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1168 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1168 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.