SR1143 over Lower Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000270077
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1143 over Lower Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1143 over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1143 over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1143 over Lower 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1143 over Lower Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1143 over Lower Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1143 over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.