SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR2170 · Structure no. 000000000210155
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SR1003 over Paint Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.