US Bridges

SR1148 over Little River

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1151 · Structure no. 000000001530092

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1148 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1148 over Little River in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1148
CrossesLittle River
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1151
RouteState Highway 1148
Coordinates35.10631, -79.89896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1148 over Little River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1148 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1148 over Little River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1148 over Little River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1148 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.