SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000270084
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1108 over Little Gunpowder 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1108 over Little Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.