US Bridges

SR1127 over Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1126 · Structure no. 000000000510188

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1127 over Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1126
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates34.96188, -78.92457
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1991)
Projected traffic700 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 SR1127 over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.