SR1155 over Shell Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 10 FT.E.JCT.SR1170 · Structure no. 000000001930329
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1155 over Shell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1155 over Shell Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1155 over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1155 over Shell 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1155 over Shell Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1155 over Shell Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1155 over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.