US Bridges

SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1604 · Structure no. 000000001270003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesPig Basket Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1604
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00547, -77.92219
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Pig Basket 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1003 over Pig Basket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.