SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000001930408
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1108 over West Prong Moravian Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.