US Bridges

SR1002 over Tuckasegee River

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 20 FT.N.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000000990108

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Tuckasegee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesTuckasegee River
Location20 FT.N.JCT.SR1336
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.31575, -83.17784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1002 over Tuckasegee River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Tuckasegee River 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 SR1002 over Tuckasegee River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Tuckasegee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Tuckasegee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.