US Bridges

SR1125 over Crowders Creek

FairPosted for load

Gaston County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1120 · Structure no. 000000000710061

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1125 over Crowders Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1125 over Crowders Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 56 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1125
CrossesCrowders Creek
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1120
RouteState Highway 1125
Coordinates35.24227, -81.28719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1125 over Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR1125 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1125 over Crowders Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1125 over Crowders Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1125 over Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.