US Bridges

SR1166 over US264

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N US264ALT · Structure no. 000000001270014

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1166 over US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1166 over US264 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1166
CrossesUS264
Location0.2 MI N US264ALT
RouteState Highway 1166
Coordinates35.81425, -78.24044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1166 over US264 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1166 over US264 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1166 over US264 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1166 over US264?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1166 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.