US Bridges

SR1001 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .01MI. S. Jct.With NC150 · Structure no. 000000000450027

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1001 over CSX Railroad in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1001
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.01MI. S. Jct.With NC150
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over CSX Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.