SR1140 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.S.JCT.SR1137 · Structure no. 000000000790026
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1140 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1140 over Bear Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1140 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1140 over Bear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1140 over Bear Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1140 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1140 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.