US Bridges

SR1007 over Puzzle Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1708 · Structure no. 000000001610125

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over Puzzle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1007 over Puzzle Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1007
CrossesPuzzle Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1708
RouteState Highway 1007
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38083, -81.80162
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1007 over Puzzle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over Puzzle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1007 over Puzzle Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over Puzzle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over Puzzle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.