US Bridges

NC145 over Jones Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1825 · Structure no. 000000000070027

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC145 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC145 over Jones Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNC145
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1825
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.90434, -79.9305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC145 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC145 over Jones Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does NC145 over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC145 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC145 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.