US Bridges

SR1113 over Curtis Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .03 MI.W.JCT.SR1147 · Structure no. 000000000210271

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1113 over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1113 over Curtis Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1113
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location.03 MI.W.JCT.SR1147
RouteState Highway 1113
Coordinates35.50448, -82.74381
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2016)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1113 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1113 over Curtis 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1113 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1113 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1113 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.