SR1972 over Fourth Creek
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1973 · Structure no. 000000001590029
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1972 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1972 over Fourth Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1972 over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1972 over Fourth 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1972 over Fourth Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1972 over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1972 over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.