SR1103 over Silvermine Creek
PoorPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · .45 MI.S.JCT.US19 74 · Structure no. 000000001730067
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1103 over Silvermine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1103 over Silvermine Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1103 over Silvermine Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1103 over Silvermine 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1103 over Silvermine Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1103 over Silvermine Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1103 over Silvermine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.