US Bridges

SR1972 over Ut to Fourth Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001590047

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1972 over Ut to Fourth Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1972 over Ut to 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1972
CrossesUt to Fourth Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1003
RouteState Highway 1972
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79947, -80.65819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1972 over Ut to Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1972 over Ut to Fourth 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1972 over Ut to Fourth Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1972 over Ut to Fourth Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1972 over Ut to Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.