SR1140 over Tuckasegee River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.NC281 · Structure no. 000000000990166
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1140 over Tuckasegee River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1140 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1140 over Tuckasegee River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1140 over Tuckasegee River 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 SR1140 over Tuckasegee River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1140 over Tuckasegee River?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1140 over Tuckasegee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.