SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000270093
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1809 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1809 over Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.