SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek
FairRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC700 · Structure no. 000000001570101
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1908 over Birch Fork 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1908 over Birch Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.