SR1126 over Drowning Creek
FairMoore County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001250112
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1126 over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1126 over Drowning Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1126 over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1126 over Drowning Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1126 over Drowning Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1126 over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1126 over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.