SR1912 over New Light Creek
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. SR1909 · Structure no. 000000001830119
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1912 over New Light Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1912 over New Light Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1912 over New Light Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1912 over New Light 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1912 over New Light Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1912 over New Light Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1912 over New Light Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.