US Bridges

SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000270171

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1143
CrossesUt to Husband Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1317
RouteState Highway 1143
Coordinates35.89006, -81.62637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1143 over Ut to Husband 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1143 over Ut to Husband Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.