US Bridges

NC134 over West Fork Little River

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1311 · Structure no. 000000001230027

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC134 over West Fork Little River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC134 over West Fork Little River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC134
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1311
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates35.49815, -79.86204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC134 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC134 over West Fork Little River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC134 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC134 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC134 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.