US Bridges

SR1135 over Little Pine Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1133 · Structure no. 000000001150532

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1135 over Little Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1135 over Little Pine Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1135
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1133
RouteState Highway 1135
Coordinates35.78814, -82.72904
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2016)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1135 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1135 over Little Pine 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1135 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1135 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1135 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.