US Bridges

SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River

PoorPosted for load

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1127 · Structure no. 000000000030121

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1110
CrossesUt to Lower Little River
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1127
RouteState Highway 1110
Coordinates35.88872, -81.22012
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1110 over Ut to Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.