US Bridges

SR1123 over Snow Creek

Poor

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001710314

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1123 over Snow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1123 over Snow Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1123
CrossesSnow Creek
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1123
Coordinates36.35559, -80.78298
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2000)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1123 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR1123 over Snow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1123 over Snow Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1123 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1123 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.