SR1140 over Alarka Creek
PoorPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1141 · Structure no. 000000001730049
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1140 over Alarka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1140 over Alarka Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1140 over Alarka Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SR1140 over Alarka 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1140 over Alarka Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1140 over Alarka Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1140 over Alarka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.