US Bridges

SR1105 over Scuppernong River

FairPosted for load

Tyrrell County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1109 · Structure no. 000000001770021

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1105 over Scuppernong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1105 over Scuppernong River in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1105
CrossesScuppernong River
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1109
RouteState Highway 1105
CountyTyrrell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87781, -76.33738
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1105 over Scuppernong River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1105 over Scuppernong River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1105 over Scuppernong River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1105 over Scuppernong River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1105 over Scuppernong River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.