US Bridges

SR1150 over South Deep Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001970061

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1150 over South Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1150 over South Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1150
CrossesSouth Deep Creek
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1140
RouteState Highway 1150
Coordinates36.1161, -80.71595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1150 over South Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1150 over South Deep 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1150 over South Deep Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1150 over South Deep Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1150 over South Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.