US Bridges

SR1132 over Roaring Creek

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.SR1135 · Structure no. 000000000110040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1132 over Roaring Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location25 FT.S.JCT.SR1135
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates36.07845, -82.03494
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2014)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1132 over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over Roaring 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.