US Bridges

SR1993 over Roaring River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1995 · Structure no. 000000001930428

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1993 over Roaring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1993 over Roaring River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1993
CrossesRoaring River
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1995
RouteState Highway 1993
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.21977, -81.02543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1993 over Roaring River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1993 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1993 over Roaring River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1993 over Roaring River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR1993 over Roaring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.