SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1128 · Structure no. 000000001110266
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1103 over Little Crooked 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1103 over Little Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.