SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch
FairPosted for loadJones County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Of JCT.NC58 · Structure no. 000000001030063
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1159 over Big Chinquapin Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.