US Bridges

SR1005 over I40

Poor

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1510 · Structure no. 000000000970090

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over I40 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR1005
CrossesI40
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1510
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.77257, -80.99775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over I40 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1005 over I40 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over I40?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.