US Bridges

SR1003 over US70

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.23 MI S JCT SR1900 · Structure no. 000000001010517

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1003 over US70 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesSR1003
CrossesUS70
Location0.23 MI S JCT SR1900
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.54459, -78.30984
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1003 over US70 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over US70 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1003 over US70 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over US70?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.