US Bridges

SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR2479 · Structure no. 000000001930035

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesUt to Rock Creek
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2479
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates36.04895, -81.07891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Ut to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.