US Bridges

SR1919 over Brown Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1921 · Structure no. 000000001790110

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1919 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1919 over Brown Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1919
CrossesBrown Creek
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1921
RouteState Highway 1919
Coordinates34.82509, -80.35317
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2010)
Projected traffic980 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 SR1919 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1919 over Brown 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 SR1919 over Brown Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1919 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1919 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.