US Bridges

SR1103 over Brush Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .45 MI.S.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000050194

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1103 over Brush Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1103
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.45 MI.S.JCT.SR1106
RouteState Highway 1103
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.42797, -81.02067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2000)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1103 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Brush 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Brush Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1103 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1103 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.