SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1131 · Structure no. 000000000270188
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1127 over Little Gunpowder 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR1127 over Little Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.