US Bridges

SR1131 over Trout Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990047

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1131 over Trout Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1131
CrossesTrout Creek
Location.8 MI.E.JCT.NC107
RouteState Highway 1131
Coordinates35.22011, -83.12848
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1131 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over Trout 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 2021.

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 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1131 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.