US Bridges

SR1149 over Mountain Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001610266

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1149 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1149 over Mountain Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1149
CrossesMountain Creek
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1145
RouteState Highway 1149
Coordinates35.31708, -81.99847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1149 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1149 over Mountain 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1149 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1149 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1149 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.