US Bridges

SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US64 NC18 · Structure no. 000000000270359

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1933
CrossesLower Crk.& Complex Plac
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.US64 NC18
RouteState Highway 1933
Coordinates35.89197, -81.56624
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR1933 over Lower Crk.& Complex Plac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.