US Bridges

SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek

Good

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001370001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1128
CrossesUpper Broad Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1126
RouteState Highway 1128
Coordinates35.18033, -76.96787
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (1999)
Projected traffic1,780 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 SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1128 over Upper Broad 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1128 over Upper Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.