US Bridges

SR1111 over Bird Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870421

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1111 over Bird Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1111 over Bird Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1111
CrossesBird Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US276
RouteState Highway 1111
Coordinates35.46993, -82.89626
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2015)
Projected traffic3,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1111 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1111 over Bird 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1111 over Bird Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1111 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1111 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.