SR1160 over Potecasi Creek
FairHertford County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI W JCT SR1167 · Structure no. 000000000910029
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1160 over Potecasi Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1160 over Potecasi Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1160 over Potecasi Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1160 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1160 over Potecasi Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1160 over Potecasi Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1160 over Potecasi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.