US Bridges

SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000970045

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1100
CrossesUt to Reeds Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1116
RouteState Highway 1100
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57729, -80.84787
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1100 over Ut to Reeds 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1100 over Ut to Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.