US Bridges

SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr.

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S. JCT SR1130 · Structure no. 000000001030053

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr. is a steel culvert carrying SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr. in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1131
CrossesLittle Chinquapin Cr.
Location0.2 MI S. JCT SR1130
RouteState Highway 1131
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06294, -77.48041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2012)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Little Chinquapin Cr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr. carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1131 over Little Chinquapin Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.