US Bridges

SR1007 over Poplar Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2233 · Structure no. 000000001830229

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1007 over Poplar Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1007
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2233
RouteState Highway 1007
Coordinates35.74871, -78.46583
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1007 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over Poplar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1007 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.