US Bridges

SR1162 over I40

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1936 · Structure no. 000000000610426

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1162 over I40 in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1162
CrossesI40
Location0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1936
RouteState Highway 1162
Coordinates34.79469, -77.98216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1162 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over I40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1162 over I40 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over I40?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1162 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.