NC143 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1218 · Structure no. 000000000750133
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC143 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC143 over Sweetwater Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC143 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC143 over Sweetwater 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 2021.
How much traffic does NC143 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC143 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC143 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.