SR1103 over Silvermine Creek
PoorPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.US19 74 · Structure no. 000000001730068
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2000 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 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. It was reconstructed in 1979.
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 220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1103 over Silvermine Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1103 over Silvermine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.