US Bridges

SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. E. of JCT W SR1145 · Structure no. 000000000050061

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1143
CrossesUt to Meadow Fork
Location.1 Mi. E. of JCT W SR1145
RouteState Highway 1143
Coordinates36.40257, -81.21581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 1143 over Ut to Meadow Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.