US Bridges

SR1127 over Cary Branch

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 of a Mi. E. of SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001830447

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over Cary Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1127 over Cary Branch 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1127
CrossesCary Branch
Location0.4 of a Mi. E. of SR1115
RouteState Highway 1127
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61304, -78.90479
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cary Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1127 over Cary Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1127 over Cary Branch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over Cary Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns SR1127 over Cary Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.