US Bridges

SR1142 over N.Flat River

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1149 · Structure no. 000000001450024

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1142 over N.Flat River is a concrete culvert carrying SR1142 over N.Flat River in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1142
CrossesN.Flat River
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1149
RouteState Highway 1142
Coordinates36.34175, -79.02432
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 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 SR1142 over N.Flat River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1142 over N.Flat River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1142 over N.Flat River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1142 over N.Flat River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns SR1142 over N.Flat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.