US Bridges

SR1929 over Barkers Branch

FairPosted for load

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1934 · Structure no. 000000001790098

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1929 over Barkers Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1929 over Barkers Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1929
CrossesBarkers Branch
Location0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1934
RouteState Highway 1929
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.933, -80.35811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1929 over Barkers Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR1929 over Barkers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1929 over Barkers Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1929 over Barkers Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1929 over Barkers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.