US Bridges

SR1006 over Third Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1512 · Structure no. 000000000970113

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1006 over Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesThird Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1512
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.78761, -80.9585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Third Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Third Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Third Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Third Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.