US Bridges

SR1007 over I40

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.US70/US321BUS · Structure no. 000000000350161

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1007 over I40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1007
CrossesI40
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.US70/US321BUS
RouteState Highway 1007
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71332, -81.31291
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2021)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1007 over I40 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over I40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1007 over I40 carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over I40?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.