SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv
FairPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 25 FT.NE.JCT.SR1745 · Structure no. 000000001930138
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.