US Bridges

SR1162 over Juniper Branch

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000001050036

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over Juniper Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1162 over Juniper Branch in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1162
CrossesJuniper Branch
Location1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1144
RouteState Highway 1162
Coordinates35.36348, -79.15894
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Juniper Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over Juniper Branch 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1162 over Juniper Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over Juniper Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1162 over Juniper Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.