US Bridges

SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1113 · Structure no. 000000000010326

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1129
CrossesStinking Quarter Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1113
RouteState Highway 1129
Coordinates35.99386, -79.51441
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1129 over Stinking Quarter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1129 over Stinking Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.