US Bridges

SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr.

FairPosted for load

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.S. of Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000000010121

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr. in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1136
CrossesStinking Quarter Cr.
Location1.0 Mi.S. of Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 1136
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01398, -79.43188
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2015)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr. carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1136 over Stinking Quarter Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.