US Bridges

SR1002 over Deep River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2873 · Structure no. 000000001510192

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesDeep River
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2873
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.54456, -79.58699
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Deep River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Deep River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Deep River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.