US Bridges

SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W JCT SR1125 · Structure no. 000000000310022

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1124
CrossesNW Pr Newport River
Location1.0 MI W JCT SR1125
RouteState Highway 1124
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.79771, -76.91381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over NW Pr Newport River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.