US Bridges

SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · At Jct. SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001270329

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony is a steel culvert carrying SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesCr. Off Little Sapony
LocationAt Jct. SR1145
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94184, -77.97764
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Cr. Off Little Sapony?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.