SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek
PoorPosted for loadYancey County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001990184
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.