US Bridges

SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr.

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.US178 · Structure no. 000000001750108

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr. is a other other carrying SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr. in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1131
CrossesMID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr.
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.US178
RouteState Highway 1131
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12134, -82.82189
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1131 over MID.F0RK French Brd.Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.