US Bridges

SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1148 · Structure no. 000000001130314

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1152
CrossesCartoogechaye Creek
Location100 FT.N.JCT.SR1148
RouteState Highway 1152
Coordinates35.15874, -83.39414
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1152 over Cartoogechaye 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1152 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.