US Bridges

SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk

Fair

Ashe County, North Carolina · 20 FT.W.JCT.SR1166 · Structure no. 000000000090186

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk is a steel culvert carrying SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesEast Fork Pine Swamp Crk
Location20 FT.W.JCT.SR1166
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyAshe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.29032, -81.4395
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 East Fork Pine Swamp Crk built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1003 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.