US Bridges

SR1004 over Maple Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1643 · Structure no. 000000000450196

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1004 over Maple Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1004
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1643
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.42412, -81.55778
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1004 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Maple 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Maple Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1004 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.