SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch
FairPosted for loadUnion County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1903 · Structure no. 000000001790090
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1947 over Maple Springs Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.