US Bridges

SR1133 over Hall Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1124 · Structure no. 000000000230317

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1133 over Hall Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1133 over Hall Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1133
CrossesHall Creek
Location1.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1124
RouteState Highway 1133
Coordinates35.66158, -81.82234
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1133 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1133 over Hall 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 SR1133 over Hall Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1133 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1133 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.