US Bridges

SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1881 · Structure no. 000000000350129

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1882
CrossesPinch Gut Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1881
RouteState Highway 1882
Coordinates35.60777, -81.20775
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1882 over Pinch Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.