US Bridges

SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. E. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000000070060

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1829
CrossesWhortleberry Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 1829
Coordinates34.81961, -79.94178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1829 over Whortleberry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1829 over Whortleberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.