SR1891 over Blanket Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1101 · Structure no. 000000000670101
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1891 over Blanket Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1891 over Blanket Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1891 over Blanket Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1891 over Blanket 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1891 over Blanket Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1891 over Blanket Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1891 over Blanket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.