US Bridges

SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001530030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1109
CrossesHitchcock Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1117
RouteState Highway 1109
Coordinates34.91775, -79.83072
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1109 over Hitchcock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1109 over Hitchcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.