US Bridges

SR1142 over Ostin Creek

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.SR1170 · Structure no. 000000001490197

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1142 over Ostin Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1142 over Ostin Creek in Polk 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1142
CrossesOstin Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.SR1170
RouteState Highway 1142
Coordinates35.28465, -82.24794
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1142 over Ostin Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1142 over Ostin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1142 over Ostin Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1142 over Ostin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR1142 over Ostin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.