US Bridges

SR1101 over Colt Creek

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001490008

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1101 over Colt Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1101 over Colt Creek in Polk 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1101
CrossesColt Creek
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1101
Coordinates35.20703, -82.34119
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1101 over Colt Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1101 over Colt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1101 over Colt Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1101 over Colt Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1101 over Colt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.