US Bridges

SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.W.JCT.SR1363 · Structure no. 000000000510183

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1131
CrossesLittle Rockfish Creek
Location0.3MI.W.JCT.SR1363
RouteState Highway 1131
Coordinates34.96653, -78.9176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 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 SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over Little Rockfish 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1131 over Little Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.