US Bridges

SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT SR1138 · Structure no. 000000000690003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1147
CrossesTrib of Horse Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR1138
RouteState Highway 1147
Coordinates36.02622, -78.53025
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2017)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1147 over Trib of Horse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1147 over Trib of Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.