US Bridges

SR1001 over Sandymush Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.NC63 · Structure no. 000000000210310

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Sandymush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1001 over Sandymush Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR1001
CrossesSandymush Creek
Location1.4 MI.N.JCT.NC63
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71386, -82.73469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Sandymush Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Sandymush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Sandymush Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Sandymush Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Sandymush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.