US Bridges

SR1005 over Phils Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1944 · Structure no. 000000001350085

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Phils Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1005 over Phils Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1005
CrossesPhils Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1944
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.90564, -79.11607
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 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 SR1005 over Phils Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Phils 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 SR1005 over Phils Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Phils Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Phils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.