SR1001 over Cub Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .15 MI.S.JCT.NC18 NC268 · Structure no. 000000001930029
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1001 over Cub Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over Cub Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over Cub Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1001 over Cub Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over Cub Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over Cub Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.