US Bridges

SR1940 over Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR1976 · Structure no. 000000000010403

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1940 over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1940 over Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1940
CrossesCreek
Location0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR1976
RouteState Highway 1940
Coordinates36.08926, -79.30754
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1940 over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1940 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1940 over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1940 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1940 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.