US Bridges

SR1957 over Little Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1956 · Structure no. 000000001670097

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1957 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying SR1957 over Little Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1957
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1956
RouteState Highway 1957
Coordinates35.28698, -80.22128
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1957 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1957 over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1957 over Little Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1957 over Little Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1957 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.