US Bridges

SR1143 over Isaac Creek

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000000030105

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1143 over Isaac Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1143 over Isaac Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1143
CrossesIsaac Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1144
RouteState Highway 1143
Coordinates35.81706, -81.32735
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 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 SR1143 over Isaac Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1143 over Isaac 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1143 over Isaac Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1143 over Isaac Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1143 over Isaac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.