SR1965 over Clear Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1989 · Structure no. 000000000230322
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1965 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1965 over Clear Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1965 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1965 over Clear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1965 over Clear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1965 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1965 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.