US Bridges

SR1003 over I74 US311

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2624 · Structure no. 000000000670400

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over I74 US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1003 over I74 US311 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSR1003
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2624
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates36.0381, -80.10435
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1003 over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over I74 US311 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1003 over I74 US311 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over I74 US311?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.