US Bridges

SR1104 over Cody Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.US601 · Structure no. 000000001710232

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1104 over Cody Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1104 over Cody Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1104
CrossesCody Creek
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.US601
RouteState Highway 1104
Coordinates36.36689, -80.71746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 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 Cody Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1104 over Cody 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1104 over Cody Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1104 over Cody Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1104 over Cody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.