SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1836 · Structure no. 000000000710157
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 351 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over S. Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.