US Bridges

SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.45 MI S JCT SR2635 · Structure no. 000000000630220

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1004
CrossesCreek Off Eno River
Location0.45 MI S JCT SR2635
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08515, -78.84908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Creek Off Eno 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over Creek Off Eno River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.