US Bridges

SR1005 over Ironhill Branch

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1134 · Structure no. 000000000470301

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Ironhill Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1005 over Ironhill Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1005
CrossesIronhill Branch
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1134
RouteState Highway 1005
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.1272, -78.78784
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1005 over Ironhill Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Ironhill Branch 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Ironhill Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Ironhill Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Ironhill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.