SR1127 over Henson Creek
GoodAvery County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000000110117
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1127 over Henson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1127 over Henson Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1127 over Henson Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1127 over Henson 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1127 over Henson Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1127 over Henson Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1127 over Henson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.