US Bridges

SR1009 over Mill Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1197 · Structure no. 000000001010035

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1009 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1009 over Mill Creek in Johnston 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1009
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1197
RouteState Highway 1009
Coordinates35.35074, -78.30358
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1009 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1009 over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1009 over Mill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1009 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1009 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.