US Bridges

SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1812 · Structure no. 000000000070045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1121
CrossesNorth Fork Jones Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1812
RouteState Highway 1121
Coordinates34.90406, -79.99952
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1121 over North Fork Jones 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1121 over North Fork Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.