US Bridges

SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315 · Structure no. 000000001790210

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1162
CrossesMolly Branch Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315
RouteState Highway 1162
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98139, -80.66156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over Molly Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1162 over Molly Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.