US Bridges

SR1010 over Bolin Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC86 · Structure no. 000000001350031

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1010 over Bolin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1010 over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 73 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1010
CrossesBolin Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC86
RouteState Highway 1010
Coordinates35.92766, -79.03512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1010 over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR1010 over Bolin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1010 over Bolin Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1010 over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR1010 over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.