US Bridges

SR1006 over I40

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1133 · Structure no. 000000001350262

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1006 over I40 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1006
CrossesI40
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1133
RouteState Highway 1006
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05263, -79.12221
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2019)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1006 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over I40 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1006 over I40 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over I40?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.