SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT NC42 · Structure no. 000000001830497
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1179 over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.