US Bridges

SR1124 over Henry Fork River

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1206 · Structure no. 000000000350041

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over Henry Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1124 over Henry Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1124
CrossesHenry Fork River
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1206
RouteState Highway 1124
Coordinates35.68466, -81.40377
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Henry Fork River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over Henry Fork River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1124 over Henry Fork River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over Henry Fork River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over Henry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.