US Bridges

SR 1007 over I40

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.85 Mi. W. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000000350170

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1007 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1007 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 1007
CrossesI40
Location0.85 Mi. W. Jct. NC16
RouteState Highway 1692
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71403, -81.22906
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1007 over I40 built?

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

What condition is SR 1007 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 SR 1007 over I40 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1007 over I40?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1007 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.