US Bridges

SR1115 over Island Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. JCT.SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001670273

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1115 over Island Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1115 over Island Creek in Stanly 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1115
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. JCT.SR1117
RouteState Highway 1115
Coordinates35.21247, -80.38478
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2016)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1115 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1115 over Island 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1115 over Island Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1115 over Island Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1115 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.