US Bridges

SR1151 over North Fork Tar River

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E JCT SR1150 · Structure no. 000000000770103

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over North Fork Tar River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1151 over North Fork Tar River in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1151
CrossesNorth Fork Tar River
Location0.4 MI E JCT SR1150
RouteState Highway 1151
Coordinates36.29959, -78.7008
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic480 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 SR1151 over North Fork Tar River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over North Fork Tar River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1151 over North Fork Tar River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1151 over North Fork Tar River?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over North Fork Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.