US Bridges

SR1003 over Norkett Branch

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1929 · Structure no. 000000001790453

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Norkett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR1003 over Norkett Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesNorkett Branch
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1929
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates34.90199, -80.35642
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1003 over Norkett Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Norkett Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Norkett Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Norkett Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns SR1003 over Norkett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.