US Bridges

SR1104 over Burnett Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000870276

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1104 over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1104 over Burnett Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1104
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1103
RouteState Highway 1104
Coordinates35.44023, -82.83177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 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 SR1104 over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1104 over Burnett 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1104 over Burnett Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1104 over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1104 over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.