US Bridges

SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000230376

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73853, -81.52638
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.