US Bridges

SR1178 over I95

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT US301 · Structure no. 000000001010076

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1178 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1178 over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1178
CrossesI95
Location0.5 MI E JCT US301
RouteState Highway 1178
Coordinates35.43956, -78.42005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1178 over I95 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1178 over I95 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1178 over I95 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1178 over I95?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1178 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.