US Bridges

SR1118 over Canal

Fair

Tyrrell County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. E. Jct. SR1142 · Structure no. 000000001770022

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1118 over Canal in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1118
CrossesCanal
Location0.01 Mi. E. Jct. SR1142
RouteState Highway 1118
Coordinates35.84332, -76.36594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1118 over Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1118 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.