US Bridges

SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3MI. N. Jct. SR1180 · Structure no. 000000001510032

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1181 (new Hope)
CrossesLaniers Creek
Location0.3MI. N. Jct. SR1180
RouteState Highway 1181
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56851, -80.00816
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2017)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1181 (new Hope) over Laniers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.