US Bridges

SR1007 over I440

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2554 · Structure no. 000000001830038

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over I440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1007 over I440 in Wake 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1007
CrossesI440
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2554
RouteState Highway 1007
Coordinates35.76791, -78.57432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1007 over I440 built?

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

What condition is SR1007 over I440 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1007 over I440 carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over I440?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.