US Bridges

SR1008 over Neuse River

Poor

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E. of JCT SR1223 · Structure no. 000000001910072

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1008 over Neuse River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1008
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.8 MI E. of JCT SR1223
RouteState Highway 1008
Coordinates35.36074, -78.07773
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1008 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1008 over Neuse River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1008 over Neuse River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 over Neuse River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1008 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.