US Bridges

SR1125 over South Flat River

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1202 · Structure no. 000000001450033

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1125 over South Flat River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1125 over South Flat River in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1125
CrossesSouth Flat River
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1202
RouteState Highway 1125
Coordinates36.25722, -78.9634
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2016)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 South Flat River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1125 over South Flat River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1125 over South Flat River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1125 over South Flat River?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1125 over South Flat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.