US Bridges

SR1006 over Swift Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. SR2711 · Structure no. 000000001830254

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1006 over Swift Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. SR2711
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.68192, -78.65286
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1006 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Swift 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Swift Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.