US Bridges

SR1002 over I73 I74 US220

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. US220A · Structure no. 000000001230043

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over I73 I74 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over I73 I74 US220 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1002
CrossesI73 I74 US220
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. US220A
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40787, -79.76948
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1002 over I73 I74 US220 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over I73 I74 US220 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 over I73 I74 US220 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over I73 I74 US220?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over I73 I74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.