US Bridges

SR 1129 over Bent Creek

GoodPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 100 S. Jct. Fs. Rd. 481 · Structure no. 081107000003123

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

SR 1129 over Bent Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1129 over Bent Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesSR 1129
CrossesBent Creek
Location100 S. Jct. Fs. Rd. 481
RouteFederal Lands Road 481
Coordinates35.48328, -82.62783
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1980)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1129 over Bent Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1129 over Bent 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1129 over Bent Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is SR 1129 over Bent Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1129 over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.