US Bridges

SR1930 over Fourth Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1925 · Structure no. 000000000970179

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1930 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1930 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1930
CrossesFourth Creek
Location50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1925
RouteState Highway 1930
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82209, -80.88847
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1930 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1930 over Fourth 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1930 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1930 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1930 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.