SR1149 over Prather Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlleghany County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1161 · Structure no. 000000000050186
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1149 over Prather Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1149 over Prather Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1149 over Prather Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1149 over Prather 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1149 over Prather Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1149 over Prather Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1149 over Prather Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.