US Bridges

SR1106 over Dix Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1 MI.S.JCT.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000870350

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1106 over Dix Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1106 over Dix Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1106
CrossesDix Creek
Location1 MI.S.JCT.SR1107
RouteState Highway 1106
Coordinates35.43823, -82.87361
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 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 SR1106 over Dix Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1106 over Dix 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1106 over Dix Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1106 over Dix Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1106 over Dix Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.