US Bridges

SR1134 over Duncombe Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001230147

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1134 over Duncombe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1134 over Duncombe Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1134
CrossesDuncombe Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 1134
Coordinates35.48588, -79.97999
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 SR1134 over Duncombe Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1134 over Duncombe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1134 over Duncombe Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1134 over Duncombe Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns SR1134 over Duncombe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.