US Bridges

SR1131 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1130 · Structure no. 000000001270017

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1131 over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1131
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1130
RouteState Highway 1131
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83351, -78.16627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 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 SR1131 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1131 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1131 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1131 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.