US Bridges

SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W of Jct. SR1919 · Structure no. 000000001070024

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1920
CrossesVine Swamp Creek
Location0.3 Mi.W of Jct. SR1919
RouteState Highway 1920
Coordinates35.15181, -77.53064
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1920 over Vine Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1920 over Vine Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.