SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv
PoorPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.US178 · Structure no. 000000001750109
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1131 over Middle Fork French Br.Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.