SR1127 over Shepherd Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .06 MI.S.JCT.SR1222 · Structure no. 000000000890071
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1127 over Shepherd Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1127 over Shepherd Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1127 over Shepherd Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1127 over Shepherd Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1127 over Shepherd Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1127 over Shepherd Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1127 over Shepherd Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.