US Bridges

SR1003 over Yadkin River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR2081 · Structure no. 000000001710192

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
486 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1003 over Yadkin River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesYadkin River
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR2081
RouteState Highway 1003
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.28256, -80.56218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 SR1003 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Yadkin River 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 SR1003 over Yadkin River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.