SR1198 over Howards Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1753 · Structure no. 000000001090139
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1198 over Howards Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1198 over Howards Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1198 over Howards Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1198 over Howards Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1198 over Howards Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1198 over Howards Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1198 over Howards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.