US Bridges

SR1143 over Frozen Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 3.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1168 · Structure no. 000000001750072

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1143 over Frozen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1143 over Frozen Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR1143
CrossesFrozen Creek
Location3.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1168
RouteState Highway 1143
Coordinates35.10003, -82.87737
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2016)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1143 over Frozen Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1143 over Frozen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1143 over Frozen Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1143 over Frozen Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns SR1143 over Frozen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.