US Bridges

SR1102 over NE Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. JCT NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630104

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1102 over NE Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1102 over NE Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1102
CrossesNE Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. JCT NC55
RouteState Highway 1102
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88672, -78.89969
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2021)
Projected traffic12,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1102 over NE Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1102 over NE 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1102 over NE Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1102 over NE Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1102 over NE Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.