SR1975 over Third Creek
PoorRowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1974 · Structure no. 000000001590362
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1975 over Third Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1975 over Third Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 23 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1975 over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1975 over Third Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1975 over Third Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1975 over Third Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1975 over Third Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.