US Bridges

SR1011 over Shaddox Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1916 · Structure no. 000000000370439

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1011 over Shaddox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1011 over Shaddox Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1011
CrossesShaddox Creek
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1916
RouteState Highway 1011
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61545, -79.03948
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1011 over Shaddox Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR1011 over Shaddox Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1011 over Shaddox Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1011 over Shaddox Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1011 over Shaddox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.