SR1131 over Trout Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990046
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1131 over Trout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1131 over Trout Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1131 over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1131 over Trout 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1131 over Trout Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1131 over Trout Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1131 over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.