US Bridges

SR1166 over Double Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000001450147

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1166 over Double Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1166 over Double Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1166
CrossesDouble Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. US158
RouteState Highway 1166
Coordinates36.36219, -79.09597
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1166 over Double Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1166 over Double 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1166 over Double Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1166 over Double Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns SR1166 over Double Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.