SR1970 over Third Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1741 · Structure no. 000000001590036
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1970 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1970 over Third Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1970 over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1970 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1970 over Third Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1970 over Third Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1970 over Third Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.