SR1147 over Rock Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1146 · Structure no. 000000001110290
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1147 over Rock Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1147 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1147 over Rock 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1147 over Rock Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1147 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.