US Bridges

SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1165 · Structure no. 000000001950065

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1163
CrossesContentnea Creek Overflo
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1165
RouteState Highway 1163
Coordinates35.70691, -77.95288
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2019)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1163 over Contentnea Creek Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.