US Bridges

SR1003 over Abbotts Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2622 · Structure no. 000000000670034

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Abbotts Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2622
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates36.0218, -80.07928
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 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 Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Abbotts 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 SR1003 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.