US Bridges

SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001950062

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1144 Sadie Rd.
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location0.9 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1145
RouteState Highway 1144
Coordinates35.68632, -78.0954
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1144 Sadie Rd. over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.