US Bridges

SR1127 over Silver Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .9 MI.S.JCT.SR1142 · Structure no. 000000000230091

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1127 over Silver Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.9 MI.S.JCT.SR1142
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates35.68233, -81.79973
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2000)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over Silver 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Silver Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.