US Bridges

SR1148 over Naked Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001930419

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1148 over Naked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1148 over Naked Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1148
CrossesNaked Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1152
RouteState Highway 1148
Coordinates36.12548, -81.33105
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1148 over Naked Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1148 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1148 over Naked Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1148 over Naked Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1148 over Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.