US Bridges

SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000001110052

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1105
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1106
RouteState Highway 1105
Coordinates35.57884, -82.19019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1105 over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.