US Bridges

SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E. of JCT.SR1127 · Structure no. 000000001310048

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1126
CrossesGumberry Swamp
Location0.1MI.E. of JCT.SR1127
RouteState Highway 1126
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.35737, -77.46672
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1126 over Gumberry Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.