US Bridges

SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001530033

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1124
CrossesN. Fork Falling Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 1124
Coordinates34.93623, -79.77767
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over N. Fork Falling 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over N. Fork Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.