US Bridges

SR1111 over Little Glade Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1112 · Structure no. 000000000050172

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1111 over Little Glade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1111 over Little Glade Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1111
CrossesLittle Glade Creek
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1112
RouteState Highway 1111
Coordinates36.43783, -81.03869
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1111 over Little Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR1111 over Little Glade 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1111 over Little Glade Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1111 over Little Glade Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1111 over Little Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.