US Bridges

SR1144 over US64

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001270047

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1144 over US64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1144 over US64 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1144
CrossesUS64
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1145
RouteState Highway 1144
Coordinates35.93233, -78.10856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1144 over US64 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1144 over US64 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1144 over US64 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1144 over US64?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1144 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.