US Bridges

SR1141 over Hominy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1130 · Structure no. 000000000210300

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1141 over Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1141 over Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1141
CrossesHominy Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1130
RouteState Highway 1141
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53452, -82.73676
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1141 over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1141 over Hominy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1141 over Hominy Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1141 over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1141 over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.