US Bridges

SR1103 over Waxhaw Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1178 · Structure no. 000000001790377

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Waxhaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1103 over Waxhaw Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1103
CrossesWaxhaw Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1178
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates34.83679, -80.79171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Waxhaw Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Waxhaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Waxhaw Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Waxhaw Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Waxhaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.