US Bridges

SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001830352

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1127
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1115
RouteState Highway 1127
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62341, -78.9149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.