US Bridges

SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1891 · Structure no. 000000000570544

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1892
CrossesRich Fork Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1891
RouteState Highway 1892
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00698, -80.05506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1892 over Rich Fork 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1892 over Rich Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.