US Bridges

SR1133 over Little River

Fair

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1193 · Structure no. 000000000050040

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1133 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1133 over Little River in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1133
CrossesLittle River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1193
RouteState Highway 1133
Coordinates36.46437, -81.15154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1133 over Little River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1133 over Little River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1133 over Little River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1133 over Little River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1133 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.