US Bridges

SR1005 over Lees Branch

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR1932 · Structure no. 000000001550531

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Lees Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR1005 over Lees Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1005
CrossesLees Branch
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR1932
RouteState Highway 1005
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72965, -78.91094
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over Lees Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Lees Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Lees Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Lees Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR1005 over Lees Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.