SR1144 over Cove Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001110248
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1144 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1144 over Cove Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1144 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1144 over Cove 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1144 over Cove Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is SR1144 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1144 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.