US Bridges

SR1131 over Crowders Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1132 · Structure no. 000000000710043

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over Crowders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1131 over Crowders Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1131
CrossesCrowders Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1132
RouteState Highway 1131
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23378, -81.23301
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1131 over Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over Crowders 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1131 over Crowders Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1131 over Crowders Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1131 over Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.