US Bridges

SR1115 over Toms Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1116 · Structure no. 000000001350034

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1115 over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1115 over Toms Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1115
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1116
RouteState Highway 1115
Coordinates35.97497, -79.24056
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1115 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1115 over Toms 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1115 over Toms Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1115 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1115 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.