US Bridges

SR1101 over Tar River

Good

Vance County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1102 · Structure no. 000000001810009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1101 over Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1101 over Tar River in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1101
CrossesTar River
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1102
RouteState Highway 1101
Coordinates36.17511, -78.49621
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 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 SR1101 over Tar River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1101 over Tar River 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1101 over Tar River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1101 over Tar River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1101 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.