US Bridges

SR1002 over Brier Creek

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. of Jct. NC242 · Structure no. 000000000470189

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Brier Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1002 over Brier Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesBrier Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. of Jct. NC242
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates34.44544, -78.85652
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1002 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Brier Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Brier Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1002 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.