US Bridges

SR1111 over Arrowood Branch

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.N.Jct.S.C.Line · Structure no. 000000001610279

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1111 over Arrowood Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1111 over Arrowood Branch in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1111
CrossesArrowood Branch
Location.1 Mi.N.Jct.S.C.Line
RouteState Highway 1111
Coordinates35.18537, -81.89927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2014)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1111 over Arrowood Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1111 over Arrowood Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1111 over Arrowood Branch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1111 over Arrowood Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1111 over Arrowood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.