US Bridges

SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr

FairPosted for load

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000001750119

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1104
CrossesE.Fork French Broad Rvr
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1107
RouteState Highway 1104
Coordinates35.1093, -82.74229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2000)
Projected traffic460 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1104 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.