US Bridges

SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 3.0 MI S. of JCT SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001870097

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake is a steel culvert carrying SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesSR1183
CrossesCanal to Phelps Lake
Location3.0 MI S. of JCT SR1126
RouteState Highway 1183
Coordinates35.78727, -76.51913
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic170 (2012)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1183 over Canal to Phelps Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.