US Bridges

SR1124 over Three Top Creek

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · 100 FT.W.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000090363

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over Three Top Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1124 over Three Top Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1124
CrossesThree Top Creek
Location100 FT.W.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1124
Coordinates36.38691, -81.60697
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2015)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1124 over Three Top Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR1124 over Three Top 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1124 over Three Top Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over Three Top Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over Three Top Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.