US Bridges

SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 200 FT.W.JCT.NC105 · Structure no. 000000001890094

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1111
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location200 FT.W.JCT.NC105
RouteState Highway 1111
Coordinates36.19774, -81.74016
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1996)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1111 over Laurel Fork 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1111 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.