US Bridges

SR1103 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

McDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110269

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1103 over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 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 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. 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 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1103
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 1103
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62767, -82.18124
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1103 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SR1103 over Mill 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 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 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.