US Bridges

SR1105 over Southwest Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI S of JCT NC53 · Structure no. 000000001330072

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1105 over Southwest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1105 over Southwest Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1105
CrossesSouthwest Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT NC53
RouteState Highway 1105
Coordinates34.71961, -77.52244
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Southwest Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1105 over Southwest 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 SR1105 over Southwest Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1105 over Southwest Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1105 over Southwest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.