US Bridges

SR1954 over Ut to Second Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR2048 · Structure no. 000000001590400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1954 over Ut to Second Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1954 over Ut to Second 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1954
CrossesUt to Second Creek
Location0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR2048
RouteState Highway 1954
Coordinates35.73755, -80.55846
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 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 SR1954 over Ut to Second Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1954 over Ut to Second 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 SR1954 over Ut to Second Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1954 over Ut to Second Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1954 over Ut to Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.