SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadOrange County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1939 · Structure no. 000000001350090
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1940 over Pritchard Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1940 over Pritchard Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.