US Bridges

SR1971 over Solomons Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR1105 · Structure no. 000000001530140

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1971 over Solomons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1971 over Solomons Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1971
CrossesSolomons Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR1105
RouteState Highway 1971
Coordinates34.88434, -79.80483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1971 over Solomons Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1971 over Solomons 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1971 over Solomons Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SR1971 over Solomons Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1971 over Solomons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.