US Bridges

SR1910 over New Light Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.N.JCT.SR1909 · Structure no. 000000001830113

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1910 over New Light Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1910 over New Light Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1910
CrossesNew Light Creek
Location0.7MI.N.JCT.SR1909
RouteState Highway 1910
Coordinates36.02496, -78.61625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2011)
Projected traffic1,340 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 SR1910 over New Light Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1910 over New Light 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1910 over New Light Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1910 over New Light Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1910 over New Light Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.