US Bridges

SR1919 over Morgan Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC54 · Structure no. 000000001350088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1919 over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1919 over Morgan Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1919
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC54
RouteState Highway 1919
Coordinates35.89982, -79.07422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1919 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1919 over Morgan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1919 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1919 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR1919 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.