US Bridges

SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. US601 · Structure no. 000000000250236

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1148
CrossesBranch of Rocky River
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. US601
RouteState Highway 1148
Coordinates35.31718, -80.52048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2010)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1148 over Branch of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.