US Bridges

SR1002 over Church Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 250 Ft. W. Jct. SR2266 · Structure no. 000000001590099

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Church Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1002 over Church Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesChurch Creek
Location250 Ft. W. Jct. SR2266
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.63622, -80.38396
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Church Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Church 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Church Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Church Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1002 over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.