US Bridges

SR1102 over Fork Creek

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001490004

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1102 over Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1102 over Fork Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 280 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1102
CrossesFork Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1102
Coordinates35.21922, -82.3255
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1102 over Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1102 over Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1102 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1102 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.