US Bridges

SR1162 over Black Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. US301 · Structure no. 000000001010083

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1162 over Black Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1162
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N. Jct. US301
RouteState Highway 1162
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46924, -78.45692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1162 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over Black 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 SR1162 over Black Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over Black Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1162 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.