SR1147 over I40
Davie County, North Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR1147 over I40 in Davie County, North Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 58 of the 93 inventoried bridges in Davie County rated fair (62.4%); 3 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 244 ft |
| Location | 200 Ft. N. Jct. SR1178 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000590014 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Davie County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road | 2019 | 46,000 | Good |
| I40 over Sugar Creek | 1968 | 36,000 | Fair |
| I40 over Smith Creek | 1968 | 36,000 | Fair |
| I40 over Bear Creek | 1968 | 31,000 | Fair |
| NC801 over I40 | 2009 | 22,000 | Good |
| US601 over I40 | 1968 | 20,000 | Fair |
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