US Bridges

SR1002 over Dix Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1302 · Structure no. 000000000210699

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Dix Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Dix Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1002
CrossesDix Creek
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.SR1302
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63838, -82.6516
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002 over Dix Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR1002 over Dix 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Dix Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Dix Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Dix Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.