SR1005 over Falls Lake
FairWake County, North Carolina · .8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR2002 · Structure no. 000000001830096
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1005 over Falls Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over Falls Lake in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1005 over Falls Lake built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1005 over Falls Lake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1005 over Falls Lake carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1005 over Falls Lake?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR1005 over Falls Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.