US Bridges

SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1817 · Structure no. 000000000350156

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1818
CrossesNorth Fork Mountain Cree
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1817
RouteState Highway 1818
Coordinates35.62148, -81.057
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree 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 SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1818 over North Fork Mountain Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.