US Bridges

SR1122 over Warrior Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI.E.JCT.SR1245 · Structure no. 000000001930054

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1122 over Warrior Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1122 over Warrior Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1122
CrossesWarrior Creek
Location0.35 MI.E.JCT.SR1245
RouteState Highway 1122
Coordinates36.07601, -81.28316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2000)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1122 over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1122 over Warrior Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1122 over Warrior Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1122 over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1122 over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.