US Bridges

SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.5MI S.Jct SR1192 · Structure no. 000000000630260

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1118
CrossesAmerican Tobacco Trail
Location0.5MI S.Jct SR1192
RouteState Highway 1118
Coordinates35.88881, -78.94367
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2019)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1118 over American Tobacco Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.