US Bridges

SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001010089

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1162
CrossesSassarixa Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1335
RouteState Highway 1162
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47853, -78.44666
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp carry?

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

How long is SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1162 over Sassarixa Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.