SR1957 over Third Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1743 · Structure no. 000000001590033
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1957 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1957 over Third Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1957 over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1957 over Third 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1957 over Third Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1957 over Third Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1957 over Third Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.