US Bridges

SR 1131 over Hop Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1132 · Structure no. 000000000350045

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1131 over Hop Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 1131 over Hop Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1131
CrossesHop Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1132
RouteInterstate 10113
Coordinates35.66669, -81.36449
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 1131 over Hop Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1131 over Hop 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1131 over Hop Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1131 over Hop Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 1131 over Hop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.