US Bridges

SR1103 over Solomons Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1104 · Structure no. 000000001530021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Solomons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1103 over Solomons Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1103
CrossesSolomons Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1104
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates34.87917, -79.83884
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 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 Solomons Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Solomons 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Solomons Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Solomons Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Solomons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.