US Bridges

SR1003 over Lumber River

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N. of JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001550180

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1003 over Lumber River in Robeson 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesLumber River
Location0.3MI.N. of JCT.US74
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates34.64204, -79.17979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lumber River built?

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

What condition is SR1003 over Lumber 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Lumber River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Lumber River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.