US Bridges

SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1108 · Structure no. 000000001110273

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1106
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1108
RouteState Highway 1106
Coordinates35.57637, -82.21017
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1106 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1106 over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.