US Bridges

SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek

Poor

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1921 · Structure no. 000000001790113

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1929
CrossesWallace Branch Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1921
RouteState Highway 1929
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.83587, -80.37229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wallace Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1929 over Wallace Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.