SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001790361
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1963 over Rays Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1963 over Rays Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.