SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek
FairPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1944 · Structure no. 000000001930692
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1943 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1943 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.