US Bridges

SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1271 · Structure no. 000000000350266

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1108
CrossesUt to Jacob Fork Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1271
RouteState Highway 1108
Coordinates35.60409, -81.42646
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1108 over Ut to Jacob 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1108 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.