US Bridges

SR1005 over Big Juniper Run

FairPosted for load

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S of JCT SR1624 · Structure no. 000000001630206

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over Big Juniper Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over Big Juniper Run in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1005
CrossesBig Juniper Run
Location0.1 MI S of JCT SR1624
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.27596, -78.5515
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Big Juniper Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR1005 over Big Juniper Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1005 over Big Juniper Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over Big Juniper Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over Big Juniper Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.