SR1104 over S.Fork New River
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · 0.05 E.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000090477
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1104 over S.Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1104 over S.Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1104 over S.Fork New River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1104 over S.Fork New 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1104 over S.Fork New River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1104 over S.Fork New River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1104 over S.Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.