US Bridges

SR1132 over Jerry Creek

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 0.006MI S.JCT.SR1133 · Structure no. 000000000110053

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Jerry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1132 over Jerry Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 66 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesJerry Creek
Location0.006MI S.JCT.SR1133
RouteState Highway 1133
Coordinates36.08428, -82.04099
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Jerry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR1132 over Jerry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Jerry Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1132 over Jerry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over Jerry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.