US Bridges

SR1100 over North Fork New River

Fair

Ashe County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090059

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1100 over North Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1100 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2040. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1100
CrossesNorth Fork New River
Location200 FT.S.JCT.NC88
RouteState Highway 1100
Coordinates36.42976, -81.62096
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2015)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1100 over North Fork New River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1100 over North Fork New River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1100 over North Fork New River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1100 over North Fork New River?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1100 over North Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.