US Bridges

SR1003 over Browders Branch

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC131 · Structure no. 000000000470195

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Browders Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1003 over Browders Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesBrowders Branch
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC131
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.43978, -78.74582
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic840 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 SR1003 over Browders Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Browders Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Browders Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Browders Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1003 over Browders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.