SR1939 over Sparks Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1943 · Structure no. 000000001930221
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1939 over Sparks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1939 over Sparks Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1939 over Sparks Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1939 over Sparks 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1939 over Sparks Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1939 over Sparks Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1939 over Sparks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.