US Bridges

SR1129 over Little Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1128 · Structure no. 000000001710011

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1129 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1129 over Little Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1129
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1128
RouteState Highway 1129
Coordinates36.33453, -80.79559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1129 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR1129 over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1129 over Little Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1129 over Little Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1129 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.