US Bridges

SR1007 over Polecat Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000810564

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over Polecat Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1007 over Polecat Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 101 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1007
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1105
RouteState Highway 1007
Coordinates35.95986, -79.81094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1007 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR1007 over Polecat Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1007 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1007 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.