US Bridges

SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr.

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Transylvania County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1130 · Structure no. 000000001750085

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1107
CrossesE.Fork French Broad Rvr.
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1130
RouteState Highway 1107
Coordinates35.13716, -82.8034
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2015)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E.Fork French Broad Rvr. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.