US Bridges

SR1145 over Joes Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1146 · Structure no. 000000001650069

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1145 over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1145 over Joes Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1145
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1146
RouteState Highway 1145
Coordinates34.77878, -79.59892
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1145 over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1145 over Joes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1145 over Joes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1145 over Joes Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1145 over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.