US Bridges

SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC10 · Structure no. 000000000350073

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesUt to Jacob Fork
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC10
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.58865, -81.44403
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ut to Jacob Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork 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 December 2024.

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

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Ut to Jacob Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.