US Bridges

SR1003 over Shaw Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000070320

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Shaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1003 over Shaw Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesShaw Creek
Location100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1216
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates34.88135, -80.20365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1003 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Shaw Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1003 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.