US Bridges

SR1149 over Silver Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1113 · Structure no. 000000000230083

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1149 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1149 over Silver Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1149
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.02 MI.N.JCT.SR1113
RouteState Highway 1149
Coordinates35.69776, -81.76322
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1149 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1149 over Silver 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1149 over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1149 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1149 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.