US Bridges

SR1142 over Little River

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1114 · Structure no. 000000001510006

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1142 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1142 over Little River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1142
CrossesLittle River
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1114
RouteState Highway 1142
Coordinates35.62263, -79.8554
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1142 over Little 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1142 over Little River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1142 over Little River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1142 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.