SR1927 over Town Creek
PoorCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.US321 Bus · Structure no. 000000000350279
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1980 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1927 over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1927 over Town Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1927 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR1927 over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1927 over Town Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1927 over Town Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1927 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.