US Bridges

SR1152 over Naked Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.N.JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001930079

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1152 over Naked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1152 over Naked Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1152
CrossesNaked Creek
Location0.6MI.N.JCT.SR1155
RouteState Highway 1152
Coordinates36.12908, -81.34376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2015)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1152 over Naked Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1152 over Naked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1152 over Naked Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1152 over Naked Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1152 over Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.