US Bridges

SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 6.2 Mi. W. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000490152

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR1100
CrossesW. Prong Brice Creek
Location6.2 Mi. W. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1100
Coordinates34.93793, -77.06481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1100 over W. Prong Brice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.