SR1147 over Catawba River
PoorPosted for loadBurke County, North Carolina · .87 MI.S.JCT.NC126 · Structure no. 000000000230044
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over Catawba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1147 over Catawba River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1147 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1147 over Catawba River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1147 over Catawba River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over Catawba River?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1147 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.