US Bridges

SR1005 over Haw River

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI N JCT SR2180 · Structure no. 000000000010101

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
503 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Haw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over Haw River in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1005
CrossesHaw River
Location1.2 MI N JCT SR2180
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.89523, -79.25816
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1005 over Haw River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Haw River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Haw River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Haw River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.