US Bridges

SR1923 over South Stanley Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1959 · Structure no. 000000000710193

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1923 over South Stanley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1923 over South Stanley Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1923
CrossesSouth Stanley Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1959
RouteState Highway 1923
Coordinates35.32044, -81.03151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1923 over South Stanley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1923 over South Stanley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1923 over South Stanley Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1923 over South Stanley Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1923 over South Stanley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.