US Bridges

SR1132 over Far Branch

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1133 · Structure no. 000000000250146

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Far Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1132 over Far Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesFar Branch
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1133
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates35.22804, -80.57011
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2016)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Far Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over Far Branch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Far Branch carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Far Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over Far Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.