US Bridges

SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1143 · Structure no. 000000000350054

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1008
CrossesJacobs Fork River
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1143
RouteState Highway 1008
Coordinates35.64151, -81.32061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1008 over Jacobs Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.