SR1147 over Dye Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1125 · Structure no. 000000000970041
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over Dye Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1147 over Dye Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1147 over Dye Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1147 over Dye 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1147 over Dye Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over Dye Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1147 over Dye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.