US Bridges

SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001470062

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea is a steel culvert carrying SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1125
CrossesBr. of L. Contentnea
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1138
RouteState Highway 1125
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5277, -77.50452
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Br. of L. Contentnea built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1125 over Br. of L. Contentnea?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.