US Bridges

SR1008 over Otter Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1318 · Structure no. 000000001610256

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1008 over Otter Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR1008
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1318
RouteState Highway 1008
Coordinates35.51291, -82.10229
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1008 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1008 over Otter 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1008 over Otter Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1008 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.