US Bridges

SR1109 over US74

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001530187

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1109 over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1109 over US74 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1109
CrossesUS74
Location0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR1119
RouteState Highway 1109
Coordinates34.93164, -79.83127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1109 over US74 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1109 over US74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1109 over US74 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1109 over US74?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1109 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.