US Bridges

SR1855 over Lippard Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1861 · Structure no. 000000000350135

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1855 over Lippard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1855 over Lippard Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1855
CrossesLippard Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1861
RouteState Highway 1855
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55883, -81.13388
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1855 over Lippard Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1855 over Lippard 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 SR1855 over Lippard Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1855 over Lippard Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1855 over Lippard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.