US Bridges

SR1915 over Crane Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2170 · Structure no. 000000001590092

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1915 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1915 over Crane Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1915
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2170
RouteState Highway 1915
Coordinates35.67453, -80.39907
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1915 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1915 over Crane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1915 over Crane Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1915 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1915 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.