US Bridges

SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1220 · Structure no. 000000001610190

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1005
CrossesCleghorn Creek
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1220
RouteState Highway 1005
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32541, -81.9748
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2016)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over Cleghorn 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Cleghorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.