US Bridges

SR1132 over Cold Water Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1185 · Structure no. 000000000250131

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Cold Water Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1132 over Cold Water Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 80 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1185
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates35.36219, -80.52986
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1132 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR1132 over Cold Water Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.