US Bridges

SR1108 over Middletown Creek

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 112FT S JCT SR1114 · Structure no. 000000000950012

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1108 over Middletown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1108 over Middletown Creek in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1108
CrossesMiddletown Creek
Location112FT S JCT SR1114
RouteState Highway 1108
Coordinates35.47797, -76.01246
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1108 over Middletown Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1108 over Middletown 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1108 over Middletown Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1108 over Middletown Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1108 over Middletown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.