US Bridges

SR1107 over North Toe River

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi.S .JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000000110073

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over North Toe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1107 over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1107
CrossesNorth Toe River
Location1.7 Mi.S .JCT.US19E
RouteState Highway 1107
Coordinates35.96366, -82.03019
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1107 over North Toe River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1107 over North Toe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1107 over North Toe River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over North Toe River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1107 over North Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.