US Bridges

SR1932 over Lanes Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1930 · Structure no. 000000001790121

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1932 over Lanes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1932 over Lanes Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1932
CrossesLanes Creek
Location100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1930
RouteState Highway 1932
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.8847, -80.389
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 SR1932 over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR1932 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 SR1932 over Lanes Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1932 over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1932 over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.