US Bridges

SR1102 over Colt Creek

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001490003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1102 over Colt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1102 over Colt Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1102
CrossesColt Creek
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1102
Coordinates35.21861, -82.3333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1102 over Colt Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1102 over Colt 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1102 over Colt Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1102 over Colt Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1102 over Colt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.