US Bridges

SR1903 over Little Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000001670067

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1903 over Little Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1903 over Little Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR1903
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 1903
Coordinates35.33722, -80.21073
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2015)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1903 over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1903 over Little Long 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1903 over Little Long Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1903 over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1903 over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.