US Bridges

SR1107 over Blood Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000370411

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over Blood Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1107 over Blood Run Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1107
CrossesBlood Run Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1106
RouteState Highway 1107
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72434, -79.49823
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1107 over Blood Run Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR1107 over Blood Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1107 over Blood Run Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over Blood Run Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1107 over Blood Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.