SR1954 over Little Creek
PoorStanly County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1956 · Structure no. 000000001670095
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1954 over Little Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1954 over Little Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1954 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1954 over Little 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1954 over Little Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1954 over Little Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1954 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.