US Bridges

SR1120 over Cedar Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000990296

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1120 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1120 over Cedar Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1120
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1122
RouteState Highway 1120
Coordinates35.15523, -83.08804
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2016)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1120 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1120 over Cedar 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR1120 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1120 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1120 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.