SR1821 over Balls Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1820 · Structure no. 000000000350153
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1821 over Balls Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1821 over Balls Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1821 over Balls Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1821 over Balls 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1821 over Balls Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1821 over Balls Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1821 over Balls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.