US Bridges

SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001950239

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1165
CrossesWiggins Mill Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1163
RouteState Highway 1165
Coordinates35.69643, -77.94699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1165 over Wiggins Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1165 over Wiggins Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.