SR1443 over Three Mile Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.NC226A · Structure no. 000000001110313
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1443 over Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1443 over Three Mile Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1443 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR1443 over Three Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1443 over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1443 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns SR1443 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.