SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek
FairPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1161 · Structure no. 000000001490195
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1162 over Ut to Britten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.