US Bridges

SR1001 over South Yadkin River

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1403 · Structure no. 000000000030027

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over South Yadkin River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1403
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.97465, -81.08342
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1001 over South Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over South Yadkin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over South Yadkin River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.