US Bridges

SR1103 over Moravian Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1104 · Structure no. 000000001930043

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over Moravian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1103 over Moravian Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1103
CrossesMoravian Creek
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1104
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates36.09764, -81.19814
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Moravian Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over Moravian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1103 over Moravian Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over Moravian Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over Moravian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.