SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1969 · Structure no. 000000001790083
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork is a steel culvert carrying SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1962 over Middle Fork Rays Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.