US Bridges

SR1125 over Cypress Drain

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI N JCT 1124 · Structure no. 000000000310083

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1125 over Cypress Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1125 over Cypress Drain in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR1125
CrossesCypress Drain
Location1.2 MI N JCT 1124
RouteState Highway 1125
Coordinates34.80563, -76.93944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR1125 over Cypress Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1125 over Cypress Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1125 over Cypress Drain carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1125 over Cypress Drain?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1125 over Cypress Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.