US Bridges

SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.02 MI S JCT SR1308 · Structure no. 000000000630042

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesUS15BUS US501BUS
Location0.02 MI S JCT SR1308
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates35.97473, -78.93684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS 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 US15BUS US501BUS carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over US15BUS US501BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.