US Bridges

SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1927 · Structure no. 000000001670059

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1934
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1927
RouteState Highway 1934
Coordinates35.19442, -80.12304
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic680 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 SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1934 over Big Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR1934 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.