SR1921 over Back Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1927 · Structure no. 000000000010061
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1921 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1921 over Back 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1921 over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1921 over Back 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1921 over Back Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1921 over Back Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1921 over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.