SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1802 · Structure no. 000000000270086
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.