SR1001 over Potts Creek
PoorPosted for loadCleveland County, North Carolina · .3MI. S. Jct. With SR2033 · Structure no. 000000000450040
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over Potts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over Potts Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over Potts Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over Potts Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1001 over Potts Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over Potts Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over Potts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.