SR1009 over Bear Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC902 · Structure no. 000000000370200
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1009 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1009 over Bear Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1009 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1009 over Bear Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1009 over Bear Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1009 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1009 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.