SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. of JCT SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001270243
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony is a steel culvert carrying SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1909 over Trib.Of Little Sapony?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.