US Bridges

SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.9MI. W.Of NC200 · Structure no. 000000001790189

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1128
CrossesWaxhaw Creek
Location0.9MI. W.Of NC200
RouteState Highway 1128
Coordinates34.87882, -80.67163
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 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 SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1128 over Waxhaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1128 over Waxhaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.