US Bridges

SR1100 over Blanket Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1891 · Structure no. 000000000670095

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1100 over Blanket Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1100 over Blanket Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1100
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1891
RouteState Highway 1100
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02554, -80.41968
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1100 over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1100 over Blanket 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1100 over Blanket Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1100 over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1100 over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.