US Bridges

SR1126 over I85

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. US158BYP · Structure no. 000000001810016

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1126 over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1126 over I85 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1126
CrossesI85
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. US158BYP
RouteState Highway 1126
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.32081, -78.49049
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 SR1126 over I85 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1126 over I85 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1126 over I85 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1126 over I85?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1126 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.