US Bridges

SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W. of JCT NC33 · Structure no. 000000000130072

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek in Beaufort 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesChocowinity Creek
Location0.4 MI W. of JCT NC33
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates35.44482, -77.06253
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over Chocowinity 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over Chocowinity Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.