SR1109 over Laurel Fork
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.1M. N. Jct. NC105 · Structure no. 000000001890093
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1109 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1109 over Laurel Fork in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1109 over Laurel Fork built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1109 over Laurel Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1109 over Laurel Fork carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1109 over Laurel Fork?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1109 over Laurel Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.