US Bridges

SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1135 · Structure no. 000000001110014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesWest Fork Cove Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1135
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57954, -82.04741
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over West Fork Cove 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over West Fork Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.