US Bridges

SR1127 over Roberts Branch

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Madison County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1135 · Structure no. 000000001150310

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Roberts Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1127 over Roberts Branch in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1127
CrossesRoberts Branch
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1135
RouteState Highway 1127
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77181, -82.73915
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2000)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1127 over Roberts Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over Roberts Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Roberts Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Roberts Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over Roberts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.