US Bridges

SR1138 over Reedy Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1139 · Structure no. 000000000250163

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1138 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1138 over Reedy Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1138
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1139
RouteState Highway 1138
Coordinates35.29251, -80.6241
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2012)
Projected traffic11,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1138 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1138 over Reedy 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1138 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1138 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1138 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.