US Bridges

SR1994 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001350288

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1994 over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1994 over Wilson Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1994
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US15/501
RouteState Highway 1994
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89207, -79.06037
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR1994 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR1994 over Wilson 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 SR1994 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1994 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1994 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.