US Bridges

SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp

Good

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1135 · Structure no. 000000000930025

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1116
CrossesFork of Raft Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1135
RouteState Highway 1116
Coordinates34.9331, -79.24368
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 over Fork of Raft Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.