SR1943 over Stinking Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1939 · Structure no. 000000000370036
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1943 over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1943 over Stinking Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1943 over Stinking Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1943 over Stinking 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 SR1943 over Stinking Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1943 over Stinking Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1943 over Stinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.