US Bridges

SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1124 · Structure no. 000000001810015

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1125
CrossesLittle Ruin Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1124
RouteState Highway 1125
Coordinates36.27568, -78.49111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1125 over Little Ruin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.