US Bridges

SR1141 over Cartledge Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001530085

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1141 over Cartledge Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1141 over Cartledge Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1141
CrossesCartledge Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1140
RouteState Highway 1141
Coordinates34.97738, -79.85768
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1141 over Cartledge Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1141 over Cartledge 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1141 over Cartledge Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1141 over Cartledge Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1141 over Cartledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.