SR1142 over Dye Creek
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC3 · Structure no. 000000000970037
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1142 over Dye Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1142 over Dye Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1142 over Dye Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1142 over Dye Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1142 over Dye Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1142 over Dye Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1142 over Dye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.