SR1147 over Bear Creek
GoodDavie County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1160 · Structure no. 000000000590011
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1147 over Bear Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1147 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1147 over Bear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1147 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1147 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.