SR1002 over Middle Little River
PoorAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1165 · Structure no. 000000000030096
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Middle Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1002 over Middle Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1002 over Middle Little River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Middle Little River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Middle Little River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Middle Little River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over Middle Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.