US Bridges

SR1004 over I-40

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Haywood County, North Carolina · .15 MI.S.JCT.SR1601 · Structure no. 000000000870251

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004 over I-40 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1004
CrossesI-40
Location.15 MI.S.JCT.SR1601
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55166, -82.81785
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2016)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1004 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over I-40 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1004 over I-40 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over I-40?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.