US Bridges

SR1159 over US13 US64

Good

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S of Jct. SR1404 · Structure no. 000000001170253

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1159 over US13 US64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1159 over US13 US64 in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1159
CrossesUS13 US64
Location0.7 Mi. S of Jct. SR1404
RouteState Highway 1159
Coordinates35.84368, -77.206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1159 over US13 US64 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1159 over US13 US64 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1159 over US13 US64 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1159 over US13 US64?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1159 over US13 US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.