US Bridges

SR1834 over Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1885 · Structure no. 000000000350162

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1834 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1834 over Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1834
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1885
RouteState Highway 1834
Coordinates35.66284, -80.99983
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 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 SR1834 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SR1834 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1834 over Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1834 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1834 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.