US Bridges

SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000590117

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1147
CrossesHunting Creek Overflow
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1116
RouteState Highway 1147
Coordinates35.87256, -80.6265
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1147 over Hunting Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.