US Bridges

SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001250017

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1102
CrossesDrowning Creek Overflow
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 1102
Coordinates35.08376, -79.58338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1102 over Drowning Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.