US Bridges

SR1103 over Silvermine Creek

Good

Swain County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1104 · Structure no. 000000001730121

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Silvermine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1103 over Silvermine Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1103
CrossesSilvermine Creek
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1104
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates35.31518, -83.60854
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Silvermine Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Silvermine Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Silvermine Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Silvermine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Silvermine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.