US Bridges

SR1132 over Hamby Branch

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2630 · Structure no. 000000000250351

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Hamby Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1132 over Hamby Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1132
CrossesHamby Branch
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2630
RouteState Highway 1132
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35972, -80.50782
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2016)
Projected traffic4,600 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 SR1132 over Hamby Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over Hamby Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Hamby Branch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Hamby Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1132 over Hamby Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.