SR1106 over Rock Creek
PoorHenderson County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000890066
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1106 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1106 over Rock Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1106 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1106 over Rock 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1106 over Rock Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1106 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1106 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.