SR1145 over Norton Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1148 · Structure no. 000000000990188
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1145 over Norton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1145 over Norton Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 80 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1145 over Norton Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1145 over Norton 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1145 over Norton Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1145 over Norton Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1145 over Norton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.