SR1002 over Jacob Fork River
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1104 · Structure no. 000000000350061
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Jacob Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Jacob Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1002 over Jacob Fork River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Jacob Fork River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Jacob Fork River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Jacob Fork River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over Jacob Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.