SR1443 over Rocky Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1447 · Structure no. 000000000030010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1443 over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1443 over Rocky Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1443 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1443 over Rocky Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1443 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1443 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns SR1443 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.