US Bridges

SR1916 over Suck Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1908 · Structure no. 000000000450231

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1916 over Suck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1916 over Suck Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1916
CrossesSuck Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1908
RouteState Highway 1916
Coordinates35.36337, -81.47208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1916 over Suck Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR1916 over Suck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1916 over Suck Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1916 over Suck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1916 over Suck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.