US Bridges

SR1903 over Lanes Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1904 · Structure no. 000000001790102

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1903 over Lanes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1903 over Lanes Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1903
CrossesLanes Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1904
RouteState Highway 1903
Coordinates34.94548, -80.32159
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 SR1903 over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1903 over Lanes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1903 over Lanes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1903 over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1903 over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.