SR1150 over Middle Little River
PoorAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1155 · Structure no. 000000000030111
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1150 over Middle Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1150 over Middle Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1150 over Middle Little River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1150 over Middle Little River 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 SR1150 over Middle Little River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1150 over Middle Little River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1150 over Middle Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.