SR1968 over Little Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadStanly County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1969 · Structure no. 000000001670118
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1968 over Little Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1968 over Little Bear Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1968 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1968 over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1968 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1968 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1968 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.