SR1002 over Elkin Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. US21 · Structure no. 000000001930791
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Elkin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1002 over Elkin Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1002 over Elkin Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Elkin Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Elkin Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Elkin Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1002 over Elkin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.