US Bridges

SR1113 over Clear Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1149 · Structure no. 000000000230082

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1113 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1113 over Clear Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1113
CrossesClear Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1149
RouteState Highway 1113
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69875, -81.75847
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR1113 over Clear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1113 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1113 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR1113 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.