US Bridges

SR1147 over Rocky Branch

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Haywood County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.SR1219 · Structure no. 000000000870151

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1147 over Rocky Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1147 over Rocky Branch in Haywood 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1147
CrossesRocky Branch
Location100 FT.S.JCT.SR1219
RouteState Highway 1147
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42988, -83.00881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rocky Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1147 over Rocky Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1147 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1147 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1147 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.