US Bridges

SR1008 over Clarks Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. Jct. SR1221 · Structure no. 000000001090118

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1008 over Clarks Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1008
CrossesClarks Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. Jct. SR1221
RouteState Highway 1008
Coordinates35.47526, -81.26701
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1008 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1008 over Clarks 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1008 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1008 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.