US Bridges

SR1850 over Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1849 · Structure no. 000000000350300

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1850 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1850 over Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

CarriesSR1850
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1849
RouteState Highway 1850
Coordinates35.61847, -81.02003
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1850 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1850 over 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 SR1850 over Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1850 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1850 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.