US Bridges

SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 3.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1130 · Structure no. 000000000150147

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1128
CrossesBranch Roanoke River
Location3.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1130
RouteState Highway 1128
Coordinates36.09064, -77.27944
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2016)
Projected traffic920 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1128 over Branch Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.