SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek
PoorLenoir County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000001070031
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1141 over Horn Pipe 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1141 over Horn Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.