SR1831 over Balls Creek
PoorCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000350237
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1831 over Balls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1831 over Balls Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1831 over Balls Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1831 over Balls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1831 over Balls Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1831 over Balls Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1831 over Balls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.