US Bridges

SR1133 over Brush Creek

Good

Swain County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1132 · Structure no. 000000001730118

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1133 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1133 over Brush Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1133
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1132
RouteState Highway 1133
Coordinates35.30852, -83.47411
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1133 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1133 over Brush 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1133 over Brush Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1133 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1133 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.