SR1938 over Sams Creek
GoodRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1936 · Structure no. 000000001510101
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1938 over Sams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1938 over Sams Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1938 over Sams Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1938 over Sams Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1938 over Sams Creek carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1938 over Sams Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1938 over Sams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.