US Bridges

SR1937 over Carolina Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1919 · Structure no. 000000001790115

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1937 over Carolina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1937 over Carolina Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1937
CrossesCarolina Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1919
RouteState Highway 1919
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.85351, -80.41004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1937 over Carolina Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR1937 over Carolina 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1937 over Carolina Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1937 over Carolina Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1937 over Carolina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.