US Bridges

SR1931 over Richland Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1931 · Structure no. 000000001830122

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1931 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1931 over Richland Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1931
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1931
RouteState Highway 1931
Coordinates35.99498, -78.51166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2015)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1931 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1931 over Richland 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1931 over Richland Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1931 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1931 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.