SR1149 over Cove Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 15 FT.S.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890316
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1149 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1149 over Cove Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1149 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1149 over Cove 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1149 over Cove Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1149 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1149 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.