US Bridges

SR1105 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI E JCT SR1110 · Structure no. 000000001270106

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1105 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1105 over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1105
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.6 MI E JCT SR1110
RouteState Highway 1105
Coordinates35.77389, -78.16215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1105 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1105 over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1105 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1105 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1105 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.