US Bridges

SR1010 Center St. over US1

Poor

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001830163

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1010 Center St. over US1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1010 Center St. over US1 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1010 Center St.
CrossesUS1
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 1010
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72364, -78.82297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2021)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1010 Center St. over US1 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1010 Center St. over US1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1010 Center St. over US1 carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1010 Center St. over US1?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1010 Center St. over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.