US Bridges

SR1144 over Juniper Creek

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1146 · Structure no. 000000001050035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1144 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1144 over Juniper Creek in Lee 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1144
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1146
RouteState Highway 1144
Coordinates35.37981, -79.13157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1144 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1144 over Juniper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1144 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1144 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1144 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.