SR1004 over Caraway Creek
PoorRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1539 · Structure no. 000000001510050
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1004 over Caraway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1004 over Caraway Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1004 over Caraway Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1004 over Caraway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1004 over Caraway Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1004 over Caraway Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1004 over Caraway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.