US Bridges

SR1123 over Canal

Good

Dare County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI S JCT 1124 · Structure no. 000000000550042

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1123 over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1123 over Canal in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1123
CrossesCanal
Location1.3 MI S JCT 1124
RouteState Highway 1123
Coordinates35.90721, -75.69547
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2017)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1123 over Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1123 over Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1123 over Canal carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1123 over Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1123 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.