US Bridges

SR1118 over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E JCT SR1116 · Structure no. 000000001850013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over Fishing Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1118 over Fishing Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1118
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT SR1116
RouteState Highway 1118
CountyWarren County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39374, -78.19936
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2017)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1118 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over Fishing 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1118 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1118 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.