US Bridges

SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. US29 Bus. · Structure no. 000000001570080

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek in Rockingham 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1929
CrossesWolf Island Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. US29 Bus.
RouteState Highway 1929
Coordinates36.4422, -79.57731
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1929 over Wolf Island 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1929 over Wolf Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.