US Bridges

SR1162 over I-795

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950243

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over I-795 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1162 over I-795 in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1162
CrossesI-795
Location0.45 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 1162
Coordinates35.70683, -77.99255
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1162 over I-795 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over I-795 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1162 over I-795 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over I-795?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1162 over I-795?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.