SR1106 over Joe Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1109 · Structure no. 000000000890065
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1106 over Joe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1106 over Joe Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1106 over Joe Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1106 over Joe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1106 over Joe Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1106 over Joe Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1106 over Joe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.