US Bridges

SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1120 · Structure no. 000000001670291

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1118
CrossesUt to Island Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1120
RouteState Highway 1118
Coordinates35.19396, -80.37664
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic400 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 SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over Ut to 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1118 over Ut to Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.