US Bridges

SR1107 over Owens Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1110 · Structure no. 000000001850011

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over Owens Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1107 over Owens Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1107
CrossesOwens Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1110
RouteState Highway 1107
Coordinates36.41821, -78.20617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1107 over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1107 over Owens Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1107 over Owens Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1107 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.