SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek
PoorRutherford County, North Carolina · .06 MI.W.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001610267
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1149 over Cleghorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.