US Bridges

SR1005 over I440

Poor

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.42 MI.N.SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001830270

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over I440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over I440 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 64 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesSR1005
CrossesI440
Location1.42 MI.N.SR2000
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.83452, -78.63856
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over I440 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR1005 over I440 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 SR1005 over I440 carry?

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

How long is SR1005 over I440?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.