US Bridges

SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S. of JCT SR1604 · Structure no. 000000001270002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesPig Basket Creek
Location0.5 MI S. of JCT SR1604
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00309, -77.92361
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Pig Basket 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.