US Bridges

SR1811 over Little Harris Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1809 · Structure no. 000000000450248

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1811 over Little Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1811 over Little Harris Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1811
CrossesLittle Harris Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1809
RouteState Highway 1811
Coordinates35.36853, -81.55543
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1811 over Little Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1811 over Little Harris 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 SR1811 over Little Harris Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1811 over Little Harris Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1811 over Little Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.