SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.US321 421 · Structure no. 000000001890280
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1142 over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.