US Bridges

SR1132 over Roaring Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1133 · Structure no. 000000000110041

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Roaring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1132 over Roaring Creek in Avery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1133
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates36.08736, -82.04072
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic1,240 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over Roaring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1132 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.