US Bridges

SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.N.JCT.NC124 · Structure no. 000000000650010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1120
CrossesBynum Mill Creek
Location1.1MI.N.JCT.NC124
RouteState Highway 1120
Coordinates35.76656, -77.64106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1120 over Bynum Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.