SR1007 over Deep River
PoorPosted for loadChatham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000000370169
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1007 over Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1007 over Deep River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1007 over Deep River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1007 over Deep River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1007 over Deep River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1007 over Deep River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1007 over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.