US Bridges

SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .6 MI N JCT SR1827 · Structure no. 000000000450469

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1005
CrossesU.S. 74 Shelby Bypass
Location.6 MI N JCT SR1827
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.32486, -81.53922
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.