US Bridges

SR1127 over New Hope Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1113 · Structure no. 000000001350075

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over New Hope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1127 over New Hope Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1113
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates36.00388, -79.1263
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1127 over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over New Hope 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1127 over New Hope Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.