US Bridges

SR1110 over Little Creek

Poor

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000630110

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1110 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1110 over Little 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1110
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.SR1107
RouteState Highway 1110
Coordinates35.88721, -78.98424
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1110 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1110 over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1110 over Little Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1110 over Little Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1110 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.