US Bridges

SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · .55 MI.W.JCT.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000230067

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1102
CrossesBailey Fork Creek
Location.55 MI.W.JCT.SR1107
RouteState Highway 1102
Coordinates35.71963, -81.72466
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1102 over Bailey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.