US Bridges

SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1137 · Structure no. 000000001790197

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1140
CrossesBranch of Waxhaw Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1137
RouteState Highway 1140
Coordinates34.90178, -80.68041
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 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw 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 SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1140 over Branch of Waxhaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.