US Bridges

SR1004 over Third Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1379 · Structure no. 000000000970078

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1004 over Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1004
CrossesThird Creek
Location0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1379
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.76303, -80.92105
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1004 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Third 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Third Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Third Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.