US Bridges

SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Warren County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000001850126

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1116 (closed)
CrossesPhoebes Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1118
RouteState Highway 1116
Coordinates36.388, -78.21239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 (closed) over Phoebes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.