US Bridges

SR1193 over Howards Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1113 · Structure no. 000000001090142

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1193 over Howards Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1193 over Howards Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1193
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1113
RouteState Highway 1193
Coordinates35.50331, -81.36087
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1193 over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1193 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1193 over Howards Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1193 over Howards Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1193 over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.