US Bridges

SR1122 over Mackeys Creek

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001870086

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1122 over Mackeys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1122 over Mackeys Creek in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1122
CrossesMackeys Creek
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1119
RouteState Highway 1122
Coordinates35.87591, -76.61824
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2015)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1122 over Mackeys Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1122 over Mackeys 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 SR1122 over Mackeys Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1122 over Mackeys Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1122 over Mackeys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.