US Bridges

SR1006 over Big Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1826 · Structure no. 000000000510027

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1006 over Big Creek in Cumberland 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1826
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.05975, -78.70099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1006 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1006 over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Big Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Big Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.