SR1147 over South Beaver Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1181 · Structure no. 000000000090345
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over South Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1147 over South Beaver Creek in Ashe 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1147 over South Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1147 over South Beaver 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1147 over South Beaver Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over South Beaver Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1147 over South Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.