US Bridges

SR1928 over Back Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 150FT N. Jct. SR 2135 · Structure no. 000000000010450

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1928 over Back Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1928 over Back Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1928
CrossesBack Creek
Location150FT N. Jct. SR 2135
RouteState Highway 1928
Coordinates36.0445, -79.35562
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1928 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1928 over Back 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1928 over Back Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1928 over Back Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns SR1928 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.