US Bridges

SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1139 · Structure no. 000000000910028

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1137
CrossesCutawhiskie Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1139
RouteState Highway 1137
Coordinates36.35444, -77.07274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1137 over Cutawhiskie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.