US Bridges

SR1007 over Cane Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1703 · Structure no. 000000001610226

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1007 over Cane Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1007
CrossesCane Creek
Location.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1703
RouteState Highway 1007
Coordinates35.44718, -81.88004
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1007 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over Cane 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1007 over Cane Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.