US Bridges

SR1142 over Scuppernong River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E. of JCT.SR1159 · Structure no. 000000001870020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1142 over Scuppernong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1142 over Scuppernong River in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1142
CrossesScuppernong River
Location0.3MI.E. of JCT.SR1159
RouteState Highway 1142
CountyWashington County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8616, -76.38432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2015)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1142 over Scuppernong River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1142 over Scuppernong River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1142 over Scuppernong River carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1142 over Scuppernong River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1142 over Scuppernong River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.