US Bridges

SR1003 over Bushy Fork

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1623 · Structure no. 000000000490022

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Bushy Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Bushy Fork in Craven 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesBushy Fork
Location2.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1623
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.26836, -76.9624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1003 over Bushy Fork built?

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

What condition is SR1003 over Bushy Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Bushy Fork carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Bushy Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Bushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.