US Bridges

SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek

Fair

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1116 · Structure no. 000000001390118

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1103
CrossesMill Dam Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1116
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates36.14997, -76.16937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Mill Dam 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1103 over Mill Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.