US Bridges

SR1006 over Cane Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000890023

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1006 over Cane Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesCane Creek
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.US25
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.42313, -82.49963
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1006 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Cane 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 Cane Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.