SR1141 over Alarka Creek
FairPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001730110
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1141 over Alarka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1141 over Alarka Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1141 over Alarka Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1141 over Alarka Creek 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 SR1141 over Alarka Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1141 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 SR1141 over Alarka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.