US Bridges

SR1909 over US64

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N. of JCT SR1900 · Structure no. 000000001270063

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1909 over US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1909 over US64 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1909
CrossesUS64
Location0.2 Mi.N. of JCT SR1900
RouteState Highway 1909
Coordinates35.95072, -78.01793
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1909 over US64 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1909 over US64 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1909 over US64 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1909 over US64?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1909 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.