US Bridges

SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1150 · Structure no. 000000001530107

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1005
CrossesBig Mountain Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1150
RouteState Highway 1005
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10745, -79.8266
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Big Mountain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Big Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.