US Bridges

SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1314 · Structure no. 000000000670096

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1314
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0935, -80.3735
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.