US Bridges

SR1116 over New Hope Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.S.JCT.US15BYP/US501 · Structure no. 000000000630217

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 over New Hope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1116 over New Hope Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1116
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location0.5MI.S.JCT.US15BYP/US501
RouteState Highway 1116
Coordinates35.95507, -78.97288
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1116 over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1116 over New Hope 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1116 over New Hope Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.