US Bridges

SR1149 over Moccasin Canal

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001870033

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1149 over Moccasin Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1149 over Moccasin Canal in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1149
CrossesMoccasin Canal
Location0.1 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1155
RouteState Highway 1149
CountyWashington County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85176, -76.42235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2015)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1149 over Moccasin Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1149 over Moccasin Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1149 over Moccasin Canal carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1149 over Moccasin Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1149 over Moccasin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.