US Bridges

SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1921 · Structure no. 000000000010058

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1927
CrossesProng Quaker Creek
Location1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1921
RouteState Highway 1927
Coordinates36.11063, -79.3309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1927 over Prong Quaker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1927 over Prong Quaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.