US Bridges

SR1922 over Hardy Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1918 · Structure no. 000000001670068

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1922 over Hardy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1922 over Hardy Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1922
CrossesHardy Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1918
RouteState Highway 1922
Coordinates35.23416, -80.17598
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1922 over Hardy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1922 over Hardy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1922 over Hardy Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1922 over Hardy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1922 over Hardy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.