SR1162 over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1166 · Structure no. 000000001930389
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1162 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1162 over Elk Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1162 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1162 over Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1162 over Elk Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1162 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1162 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.