SR1168 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1167 · Structure no. 000000001090071
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1168 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1168 over Indian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1168 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1168 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1168 over Indian Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1168 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1168 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.