US Bridges

SR1143 over Branch of Dan River

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001570141

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1143 over Branch of Dan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1143 over Branch of Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1143
CrossesBranch of Dan River
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1138
RouteState Highway 1143
Coordinates36.36541, -79.99011
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1143 over Branch of Dan River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1143 over Branch of Dan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1143 over Branch of Dan River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1143 over Branch of Dan River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1143 over Branch of Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.