US Bridges

SR1802 over Camp Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR1736 · Structure no. 000000000230212

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1802 over Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1802 over Camp Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1802
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1736
RouteState Highway 1802
Coordinates35.65243, -81.48377
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2017)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1802 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1802 over Camp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1802 over Camp Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1802 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1802 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.