US Bridges

SR1006 over Featherstone Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1528 · Structure no. 000000000890020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Featherstone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1006 over Featherstone Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesFeatherstone Creek
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1528
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.37437, -82.47007
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2018)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1006 over Featherstone Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Featherstone 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Featherstone Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Featherstone Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1006 over Featherstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.