US Bridges

SR1128 over Joes Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1120 · Structure no. 000000001650063

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1128 over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1128 over Joes Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1128
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1120
RouteState Highway 1128
Coordinates34.75764, -79.54741
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1128 over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1128 over Joes 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 SR1128 over Joes Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1128 over Joes Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1128 over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.