US Bridges

SR1002 over Yadkin River

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2501 · Structure no. 000000000570434

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Yadkin River in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1002
CrossesYadkin River
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2501
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59657, -80.23166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Yadkin River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Yadkin River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.