US Bridges

SR1012 over US1

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1011 · Structure no. 000000000370024

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1012 over US1 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1012 over US1 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1012
CrossesUS1
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1011
RouteState Highway 1012
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62461, -79.088
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1012 over US1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1012 over US1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1012 over US1 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1012 over US1?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1012 over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.