SR1001 over Cove Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001610578
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over Cove Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over Cove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1001 over Cove Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.