US Bridges

SR1194 over Howards Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1M. N. Jct. SR1195 · Structure no. 000000001090140

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1194 over Howards Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1194 over Howards Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1194
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.1M. N. Jct. SR1195
RouteState Highway 1194
Coordinates35.50061, -81.3707
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic680 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 SR1194 over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1194 over Howards 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 SR1194 over Howards Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1194 over Howards Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1194 over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.