SR1141 over Beaver Creek
PoorMitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000001210201
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1141 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1141 over Beaver Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 4 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1141 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1141 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 SR1141 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1141 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1141 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.