SR1142 over Little Silver Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1177 · Structure no. 000000000230363
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1142 over Little Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1142 over Little Silver Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1142 over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1142 over Little Silver 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does SR1142 over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1142 over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1142 over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.