US Bridges

SR 1934 over Fourth Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 1965 · Structure no. 000000000970567

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1934 over Fourth Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1934 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1934
CrossesFourth Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 1965
RouteState Highway 1934
Coordinates35.80953, -80.87821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.7 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2012)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1934 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1934 over Fourth 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1934 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1934 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1934 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.