US Bridges

SR1143 over Meadow Fork Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1193 · Structure no. 000000000050006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1143 over Meadow Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1143 over Meadow Fork Creek in Alleghany 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1143
CrossesMeadow Fork Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1193
RouteState Highway 1143
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.4046, -81.21524
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Meadow Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1143 over Meadow Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1143 over Meadow Fork Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1143 over Meadow Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1143 over Meadow Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.