US Bridges

SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1148 · Structure no. 000000001130101

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1153
CrossesCartoogehaye Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1148
RouteState Highway 1153
Coordinates35.1537, -83.41323
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1153 over Cartoogehaye 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1153 over Cartoogehaye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.