SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1844 · Structure no. 000000000270090
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1718 over Gunpowder 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1718 over Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.