US Bridges

SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr.

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC47 · Structure no. 000000000570201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr. in Davidson 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1104
CrossesSwearing Creek & Rr.
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC47
RouteState Highway 1104
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77061, -80.30078
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr. built?

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

What condition is SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr. 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr. carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr.?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1104 over Swearing Creek & Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.