US Bridges

SR1115 over Big Town Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000001230050

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1115 over Big Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1115 over Big Town Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1115
CrossesBig Town Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1118
RouteState Highway 1115
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19259, -79.96198
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1115 over Big Town Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1115 over Big Town 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1115 over Big Town Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1115 over Big Town Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1115 over Big Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.