US Bridges

SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1108 · Structure no. 000000000710065

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1109
CrossesS.Fork Crowders Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1108
RouteState Highway 1109
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16221, -81.21781
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1109 over S.Fork Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.