SR1103 over Mill Creek
GoodPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110268
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1103 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1103 over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1103 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SR1103 over Mill 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1103 over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1103 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns SR1103 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.