US Bridges

SR1008 over Jordan Lake

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1752 · Structure no. 000000000370052

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 over Jordan Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1008 over Jordan Lake in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1008
CrossesJordan Lake
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1752
RouteState Highway 1008
Coordinates35.79451, -79.01089
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length450 ft (137.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1008 over Jordan Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1008 over Jordan Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1008 over Jordan Lake carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 over Jordan Lake?

The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1008 over Jordan Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.