SR1001 over Rays Creek
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1507 · Structure no. 000000001350280
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over Rays Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1001 over Rays Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over Rays Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over Rays Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1001 over Rays Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over Rays Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1001 over Rays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.