US Bridges

SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River

PoorClosed to traffic

Polk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.NC108 · Structure no. 000000001490013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1128 (closed)
CrossesNorth Pacolet River
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.NC108
RouteState Highway 1128
Coordinates35.22591, -82.24061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1128 (closed) over North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.