US Bridges

SR1147 over South Beaver Creek

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1181 · Structure no. 000000000090015

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1147 over South Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1147 over South Beaver Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1147
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1181
RouteState Highway 1147
Coordinates36.35442, -81.46787
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1147 over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1147 over South Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1147 over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1147 over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1147 over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.