SR1143 over Cartledge Creek
FairRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001530111
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1143 over Cartledge Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1143 over Cartledge Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1143 over Cartledge Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1143 over Cartledge Creek 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 SR1143 over Cartledge Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1143 over Cartledge Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1143 over Cartledge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.