US Bridges

SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .03 MI.S.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990211

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesWest Fork Tuckasegee Rvr
Location.03 MI.S.JCT.NC107
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates35.25158, -83.13011
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1996)
Projected traffic300 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 SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr 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 SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.