US Bridges

SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.US401 · Structure no. 000000001830462

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1010
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.7 MI.E.JCT.US401
RouteState Highway 1010
Coordinates35.65864, -78.69242
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1010 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.