US Bridges

SR1162 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC200 · Structure no. 000000001790244

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1162 over Dry Fork Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1162
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC200
RouteState Highway 1162
Coordinates34.99607, -80.57561
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 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 traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 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 Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over Dry Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1162 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1162 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.