US Bridges

SR1003 over Cane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2348 · Structure no. 000000000010113

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1003 over Cane Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 75 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2348
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.88906, -79.34666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1003 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR1003 over Cane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Cane Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.