US Bridges

SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.3M W. Jct. SR1764 · Structure no. 000000000270397

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1897SR1897
CrossesUt to Gunpowder Creek
Location0.3M W. Jct. SR1764
RouteState Highway 1897
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77571, -81.38699
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1897SR1897 over Ut to 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1897SR1897 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.