US Bridges

SR1104 over Marks Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1996 · Structure no. 000000001530022

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1104 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1104 over Marks Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1104
CrossesMarks Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1996
RouteState Highway 1104
Coordinates34.83014, -79.79961
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1104 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1104 over Marks 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1104 over Marks Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1104 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1104 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.