US Bridges

SR1120 over Moccasin Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1124 · Structure no. 000000001270048

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1120 over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1120 over Moccasin Creek in Nash 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1120
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1124
RouteState Highway 1120
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77929, -78.24836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1120 over Moccasin Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1120 over Moccasin 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR1120 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1120 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1120 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.