US Bridges

SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 50FT N. Jct. SR1560 · Structure no. 000000000030048

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesRocky Face Branch
Location50FT N. Jct. SR1560
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93756, -81.08031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 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 Rocky Face Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Rocky Face Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.