US Bridges

SR1164 over Potecasi Creek

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI W JCT SR1163 · Structure no. 000000000910019

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1164 over Potecasi Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1164 over Potecasi Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1164
CrossesPotecasi Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT SR1163
RouteState Highway 1164
Coordinates36.38922, -77.13215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1989)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1164 over Potecasi Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1164 over Potecasi 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1164 over Potecasi Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1164 over Potecasi Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1164 over Potecasi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.