US Bridges

SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.NC151 · Structure no. 000000000210651

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1109
CrossesStoney Fork Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.NC151
RouteState Highway 1109
Coordinates35.4834, -82.74209
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic380 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1109 over Stoney Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1109 over Stoney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.