SR1107 over Hothouse Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000390066
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1107 over Hothouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1107 over Hothouse Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1107 over Hothouse Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR1107 over Hothouse 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1107 over Hothouse Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1107 over Hothouse Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1107 over Hothouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.