US Bridges

SR1141 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR1165 · Structure no. 000000001830366

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1141 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1141 over Beaver Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1141
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR1165
RouteState Highway 1141
Coordinates35.71802, -78.94914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1141 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1141 over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1141 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1141 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1141 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.