US Bridges

SR1920 over Richardson Millpond

GoodPosted for load

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1951 · Structure no. 000000000470002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1920 over Richardson Millpond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1920 over Richardson Millpond in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1920
CrossesRichardson Millpond
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1951
RouteState Highway 1920
Coordinates34.29908, -78.69496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1920 over Richardson Millpond built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1920 over Richardson Millpond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1920 over Richardson Millpond carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1920 over Richardson Millpond?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1920 over Richardson Millpond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.