US Bridges

SR1003 over Fork Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 2866 · Structure no. 000000001510208

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1003 over Fork Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesFork Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 2866
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.52763, -79.64158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1003 over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Fork Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.