US Bridges

SR1968 over Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1963 · Structure no. 000000001670099

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1968 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1968 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1968
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1963
RouteState Highway 1968
Coordinates35.26662, -80.25692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2015)
Projected traffic660 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 SR1968 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1968 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1968 over Long Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1968 over Long Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1968 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.