SR1001 over Townsend Lake
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR2348 · Structure no. 000000000810508
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over Townsend Lake is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1001 over Townsend Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over Townsend Lake built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over Townsend Lake 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1001 over Townsend Lake carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over Townsend Lake?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1001 over Townsend Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.