US Bridges

SR1155 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1139 · Structure no. 000000000770098

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Rocky Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1155 over Rocky Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1155
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1139
RouteState Highway 1155
CountyGranville County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.25884, -78.6856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2017)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1155 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 over Rocky 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1155 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.