US Bridges

SR1923 over Horse Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT.NC98 · Structure no. 000000001830135

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1923 over Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1923 over Horse Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1923
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.5MI.N.JCT.NC98
RouteState Highway 1923
Coordinates35.97893, -78.56121
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2015)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1923 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1923 over Horse 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1923 over Horse Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1923 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m).

Who owns SR1923 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.