US Bridges

SR1103 over Crooked Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001110265

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1103 over Crooked Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1103
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1103
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57217, -82.18605
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1103 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Crooked 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.