SR1990 over Roaring River
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.SR1999 · Structure no. 000000001930292
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1990 over Roaring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1990 over Roaring River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1990 over Roaring River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1990 over Roaring River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR1990 over Roaring River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1990 over Roaring River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1990 over Roaring River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.