US Bridges

SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000001550163

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1131
CrossesShoe Heel Creek
Location0.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1107
RouteState Highway 1131
Coordinates34.62694, -79.36727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2019)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1131 over Shoe Heel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.