US Bridges

SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1135 · Structure no. 000000001830356

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesLittle White Oak Creek
Location0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1135
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates35.64472, -78.92325
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 over Little White Oak 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1127 over Little White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.