US Bridges

SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway

FairClosed to traffic

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1144 · Structure no. 000000000890324

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1148 (closed)
CrossesLake Osceola Spillway
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1144
RouteState Highway 1148
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29761, -82.4732
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2000)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1148 (closed) over Lake Osceola Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.