US Bridges

SR1109 over Turkey Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI W JCT SR1130 · Structure no. 000000001270059

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1109 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1109 over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1109
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT SR1130
RouteState Highway 1109
Coordinates35.80396, -78.17939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1109 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1109 over Turkey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1109 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1109 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1109 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.