US Bridges

SR1007 over I40 I85

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC119 · Structure no. 000000000010177

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over I40 I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1007 over I40 I85 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1007
CrossesI40 I85
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC119
RouteState Highway 1007
Coordinates36.07105, -79.27162
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2021)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1007 over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over I40 I85 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1007 over I40 I85 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over I40 I85?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.