US Bridges

SR1001 over I-40

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.S.JCT.SR1190 · Structure no. 000000001110128

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over I-40 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesI-40
Location0.15 MI.S.JCT.SR1190
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.64642, -82.03558
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over I-40 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over I-40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1001 over I-40 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over I-40?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.