SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · 50 FT.MI.N.JCT.SR1945 · Structure no. 000000001930333
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR1944 over Little Sandy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1944 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.