US Bridges

SR1115 over West Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1114 · Structure no. 000000001510373

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1115 over West Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1115 over West Fork Little River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1115
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1114
RouteState Highway 1115
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51956, -79.86244
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2001)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1115 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1115 over West Fork Little River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1115 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1115 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1115 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.