SR1005 over Kershaw Creek
PoorPamlico County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI W JCT NC55 · Structure no. 000000001370021
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1005 over Kershaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1005 over Kershaw Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1005 over Kershaw Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1005 over Kershaw 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1005 over Kershaw Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1005 over Kershaw Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1005 over Kershaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.