US Bridges

SR1004 over Crane Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2126 · Structure no. 000000001590146

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1004 over Crane Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1004
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2126
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.6404, -80.4466
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 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 SR1004 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Crane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Crane Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.