SR1140 over US19 74
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.S.JCT.US19B · Structure no. 000000001730010
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1140 over US19 74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1140 over US19 74 in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1140 over US19 74 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1140 over US19 74 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1140 over US19 74 carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1140 over US19 74?
The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR1140 over US19 74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.