SR1147 over I-40
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1142 · Structure no. 000000000230095
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1147 over I-40 in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 69 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1147 over I-40 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR1147 over I-40 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1147 over I-40 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over I-40?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1147 over I-40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.