US Bridges

SR1126 over Occoneechee Creek

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1129 · Structure no. 000000001310063

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1126 over Occoneechee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1126 over Occoneechee Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1126
CrossesOcconeechee Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1129
RouteState Highway 1126
Coordinates36.36964, -77.52314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Occoneechee Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1126 over Occoneechee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1126 over Occoneechee Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1126 over Occoneechee Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1126 over Occoneechee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.