US Bridges

SR1125 over Moores Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W. of JCT SR1121 · Structure no. 000000001410033

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1125 over Moores Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1125 over Moores Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1125
CrossesMoores Creek
Location1.0 MI W. of JCT SR1121
RouteState Highway 1125
Coordinates34.50488, -78.12942
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1125 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1125 over Moores Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1125 over Moores Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1125 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1125 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.