US Bridges

SR1006 over Heaveners Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1712 · Structure no. 000000001610611

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Heaveners Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1006 over Heaveners Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 106 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1006
CrossesHeaveners Creek
Location.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1712
RouteState Highway 1006
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41073, -81.81323
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1006 over Heaveners Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SR1006 over Heaveners Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Heaveners Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Heaveners Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1006 over Heaveners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.