US Bridges

SR1175 over Indian Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi. E. Jct. SR1176 · Structure no. 000000001090063

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1175 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1175 over Indian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1175
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.75 Mi. E. Jct. SR1176
RouteState Highway 1175
Coordinates35.42936, -81.28965
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1175 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1175 over Indian Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1175 over Indian Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1175 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1175 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.