US Bridges

SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000250138

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1100
CrossesLittle Meadow Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1103
RouteState Highway 1100
Coordinates35.27413, -80.46466
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR1100 over Little Meadow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1100 over Little Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.