US Bridges

SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000000010168

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1148
CrossesLittle Alamance Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 1148
Coordinates36.05819, -79.4384
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1148 over Little Alamance 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1148 over Little Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.