US Bridges

SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1323 · Structure no. 000000001790220

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1008
CrossesE.Fork Twelve Mile Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1323
RouteState Highway 1008
Coordinates34.96374, -80.71049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2021)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1008 over E.Fork Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.