US Bridges

SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.US178 · Structure no. 000000001750083

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek in Transylvania 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1107
CrossesBrowns Mill Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.US178
RouteState Highway 1107
Coordinates35.13378, -82.81814
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1107 over Browns Mill 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1107 over Browns Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.