SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001130342
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1146 over Cartoogechaye 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1146 over Cartoogechaye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.