US Bridges

SR1005 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2641 · Structure no. 000000001510162

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over Brush Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1005
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2641
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.64152, -79.57621
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Brush Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Brush Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.