SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001930217
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1940 over Little Sandy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1940 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.