SR1162 over Bear Creek
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210041
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1162 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1162 over Bear Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1162 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1162 over Bear 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1162 over Bear Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1162 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1162 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.