US Bridges

SR1155 over Mall Creek

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001870027

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Mall Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1155 over Mall Creek in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1155
CrossesMall Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1126
RouteState Highway 1155
CountyWashington County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84282, -76.41776
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic600 (2019)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1155 over Mall Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 over Mall 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Mall Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Mall Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1155 over Mall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.