US Bridges

SR1004 over Panther Point Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2142 · Structure no. 000000001590386

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Panther Point Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1004 over Panther Point Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1004
CrossesPanther Point Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2142
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.57088, -80.30339
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1004 over Panther Point Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Panther Point 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Panther Point Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Panther Point Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1004 over Panther Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.