US Bridges

SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi

Poor

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1362 · Structure no. 000000001350002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi is a steel culvert carrying SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1004
CrossesQuaker Crk Reservoi
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1362
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.19916, -79.21493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1004 over Quaker Crk Reservoi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.