US Bridges

SR1144 over Little Fisher River

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1102 · Structure no. 000000001690207

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1144 over Little Fisher River is a steel culvert carrying SR1144 over Little Fisher River in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1144
CrossesLittle Fisher River
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1102
RouteState Highway 1144
Coordinates36.29055, -80.43881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic640 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 SR1144 over Little Fisher River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1144 over Little Fisher River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1144 over Little Fisher River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1144 over Little Fisher River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1144 over Little Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.