US Bridges

SR1160 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .2 Mi. E Jct. SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001831289

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1160 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1160 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1160
CrossesNC540
Location.2 Mi. E Jct. SR1163
RouteState Highway 1160
Coordinates35.73644, -78.89185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2019)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1160 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1160 over NC540 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1160 over NC540 carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1160 over NC540?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1160 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.