US Bridges

SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N.JCT.SR1113 · Structure no. 000000001090127

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1199
CrossesHowards Creek Tributary
Location0.4 Mi. N.JCT.SR1113
RouteState Highway 1199
Coordinates35.54703, -81.40236
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 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 SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1199 over Howards Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.