US Bridges

SR1005 over Bachelor Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi.W. of JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000490212

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Bachelor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1005 over Bachelor Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1005
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location2.3 Mi.W. of JCT.NC55
RouteState Highway 1005
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.14959, -77.17348
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Bachelor 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.