US Bridges

SR1185 over Hannah Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3M. S. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001010032

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1185 over Hannah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1185 over Hannah Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1185
CrossesHannah Creek
Location0.3M. S. Jct. SR1009
RouteState Highway 1185
Coordinates35.38737, -78.33881
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 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 SR1185 over Hannah Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1185 over Hannah Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1185 over Hannah Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1185 over Hannah Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1185 over Hannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.