US Bridges

SR1124 over US70

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 300 Ft. S. Jct. SR1348 · Structure no. 000000000350030

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1124 over US70 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1124
CrossesUS70
Location300 Ft. S. Jct. SR1348
RouteState Highway 1124
Coordinates35.72014, -81.39144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1124 over US70 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over US70 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1124 over US70 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over US70?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.