US Bridges

SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. NC54 · Structure no. 000000000010178

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1154
CrossesLittle Alamance Creek
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. NC54
RouteState Highway 1154
Coordinates36.07449, -79.44427
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR1154 over Little Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.