US Bridges

SR1003 over Tar River

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.SR1243 · Structure no. 000000000690036

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1003 over Tar River in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesTar River
Location0.3 MI.S.SR1243
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates36.1421, -78.37209
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2017)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Tar River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Tar River 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Tar River carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Tar River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.