US Bridges

SR1144 over N.Flat River

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.N.JCT.NC157 · Structure no. 000000001450025

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1144 over N.Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1144 over N.Flat River in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1144
CrossesN.Flat River
Location1.3 MI.N.JCT.NC157
RouteState Highway 1144
Coordinates36.32948, -79.00193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1144 over N.Flat River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1144 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1144 over N.Flat River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1144 over N.Flat River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1144 over N.Flat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.