US Bridges

SR1002 over I-40

Poor

Burke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1780 · Structure no. 000000000230173

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over I-40 in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1002
CrossesI-40
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1780
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70532, -81.42354
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR1002 over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 over I-40 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over I-40?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.