SR1140 over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000001210063
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1140 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1140 over Beaver Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1140 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR1140 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1140 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1140 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1140 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.