US Bridges

SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1104 · Structure no. 000000000350072

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesUt to Jacob Fork River
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1104
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.60931, -81.46128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Ut to 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River carry?

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

How long is SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.