US Bridges

SR1103 over Cold Water Branch

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1104 · Structure no. 000000001670258

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Cold Water Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1103 over Cold Water Branch in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1103
CrossesCold Water Branch
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1104
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates35.19789, -80.32891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1103 over Cold Water Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Cold Water 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Cold Water Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Cold Water Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Cold Water Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.