US Bridges

SR1002 over Cold Water Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC3 · Structure no. 000000000250048

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Cold Water Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC3
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.42597, -80.56614
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2018)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1002 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Cold Water Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.