SR1974 over Machine Creek
GoodRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1951 · Structure no. 000000001570072
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1974 over Machine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1974 over Machine Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1974 over Machine Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1974 over Machine 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does SR1974 over Machine Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1974 over Machine Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1974 over Machine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.