US Bridges

SR1006 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S JCT SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001831506

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1006 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesNC540
Location0.7 MI S JCT SR1010
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.64667, -78.66917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1006 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over NC540 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1006 over NC540 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over NC540?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.