US Bridges

SR1937 over Hardy Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1934 · Structure no. 000000001670155

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1937 over Hardy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1937 over Hardy Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1937
CrossesHardy Creek
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1934
RouteState Highway 1937
Coordinates35.1898, -80.1695
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2015)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1937 over Hardy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1937 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1937 over Hardy Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1937 over Hardy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns SR1937 over Hardy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.